Rivalry and Alliances
Questions to ask yourself:
What happens when cultures collide?
What you will be able to do:
Identify the objects of rivalry between indigenous groups.
Explain the consequences of the system of alliances.
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For now browse some of main document collection including a few strategies and other resources below.
Note: Recent update (Dec. 2023)
Champlain's Dream - Le rêve de Champlain (by RECITUS) now available in English as well.
Local History Idea embedded in the above collection:
Indigenous connections to a local village: Abenaki example
This is a sample activity which starts with a few maps of W8banaki territory, then asks students to research, both in terms of what happened to Indigenous groups in the area, and the history of a target village.
Students respond to sample Guiding Question suggestions:
- How did the arrival of Europeans affect the W8banaki peoples?
- How were the involved in the history of Québec and/or the history of your local region?