Read the timeline on pages 128-135. The timeline explains the perspective of the First
Nations regarding the Treaties on the top of the timeline; the Canadian Government's
on the bottom. After reading, answer the following questions:
1. Summarize the First Nations' perspective on the Treaties. Include how their
perspective changed over time.

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2. Summarize the Canadian Government's perspective on the Treaties. Include how
their perspective changed over time.

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3. Explain the similarities between the two groups.

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4. What was the most shocking/disturbing/surprising aspect of the Treaties/treatment of
the First Nations. Why?

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TIMELINE ASSIGNMENT- Part 2

1. Read the section in the textbook covering the development of Métis rights in the
textbook. Pages 153 to 158.
2. You will create a timeline demonstrating how the collective rights of the Métis were
created. The timeline MUST include:
- Major dates
- A summary of what happened at that time
- A pictogram (picture) representing the event(s).
3. The timeline can take whatever form you would like...feel free to be creative.