ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES LITERARY STUDIES AND WRITING 10

English First Peoples 10 studies and celebrates the traditional and contemporary cultures, artistic expression, literature, and oral histories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. First Peoples texts and voices are powerful, evocative, and essential to building relationships and fostering justice. Since texts are socially, culturally, and historically constructed, First Peoples stories (written, performed, and cross-disciplinary) provide insight into key aspects of Canada’s colonial past, present, and future. Through exploration of story, students deepen their understanding of identity, others, and the world.