8th Fire: CBC Documentary Series
Curriculum Standards
Integrating Aboriginal Perspective in Curricula Document - Canadian society has often ignored the contributions that have been made, and continue to be made by Aboriginal peoples in the shaping of Canada. Current Topics in First Nations, Metis & Inuit Studies E.U.1.2 - Current issues are really unresolved historical issues. How to Access This Resource
This entire four part CBC Documentary Series can be viewed online at http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire//2011/11/tv-series-8th-fire.html. To learn more about the documentary itself, visit their website at http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/. Copies of the documentary can be purchased at the CBC Shop for approximately $25. Find them on Facebook and follow their host, Wab Kinew, on Twitter. |
Classroom Use
The 8th Fire documentary series is divided into four sections and covers: - Aboriginal populations in urban settings - The relationship between the Canadian government & Aboriginal people - Aboriginal land rights and development - Aboriginal art, business, education and the economy This documentary series could be watched in its entirety, or just certain sections, to cover a variety of subjects in the "Topics in First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies" curriculum. In addition to the documentary itself, the 8th Fire website also includes: - Interactive Maps - Participant Profiles - Extended Interviews - Links to Additional Resources |