Choose Two of the above, and then compare them by providing Three specific reasons (3 marks) on how these contribute to decolonizing narratives involving Indigenous peoples in North America.

Section 1 Short Answer (15 marks)

Requirements:
A) Section 1 answers should be around 500 words EACH. Students will not lose marks for going
over word count.
B) Values have been added to specific sections of the questions to clear up any concerns.
C) Answer all questions in Section 1
Please answer the following questions:
1. In class, we looked at numerous examples of different communities of Indigenous peoples. This
question asks you to:
A) Identify ONE Indigenous community
B) Describe TWO significant aspects (with specific examples) that defined that society. (Example:
How do we identify that society?) (2 marks)
C) Identify and explain THREE different ways of how colonial interactions impacted this society.
(Note: This could be either positive or negative) (3 marks)
2.Throughout the course, we looked at numerous examples of Indigenous communities. Please
answer the following questions:
A) In your own words, how does artwork tie Indigenous communities to a specific place, region
or environment? (1 marks)
B) Provide at least TWO examples that support this argument (4 marks)
3. In class, we discussed multiple skillsets and talents from many different Indigenous communities
throughout North America.
How does:
Weaving
Beading
Carving
share culture, identity and traditions. (5 marks)

Section 2: Essay Question: (10 marks)
Requirements:
Must be a MINUMUM of 1000 words.
Examples used in Section 1 ARE NOT to be used in this section.
Must include at least two (2) academic sources: (slides and required course textbooks Are
allowed)
Please include links to any images or videos used to answer either question.
Students are asked to choose and respond to ONE of the following questions:
1. Identify THREE positive representations of Indigenous art (3 marks). Using these three
examples, explain: Why are these important to Indigenous peoples’ communities,
cultures, and traditions? (7 marks)
2. Throughout the class, we have described numerous examples of Indigenous stories and
how they contribute to decolonizing colonial narratives involving Indigenous
communities in North America. I want you to choose Two of the following:
Creation of Life (Creation Stories)
Names
Gift Giving
Choose Two of the above, and then compare them by providing Three specific reasons (3
marks) on how these contribute to decolonizing narratives involving Indigenous peoples in
North America. (7 marks)