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Political Significance

How important an issue, event, or decision is to people or society.

Political Perspective

Different viewpoints people have about an issue based on their beliefs, values, or experiences.

Objectives and Results

The goals people wanted (objectives) and what actually happened (results).

Stability and Change

What has stayed the same (stability) and what has changed (change) over time.

Indian Act

A law passed in 1876 that gave the Canadian government control over many parts of First Nations life, including land, leadership, and rights.

Confederation

The joining of Canada’s first provinces in 1867 (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick) to form Canada.

Priorities of First Canadian Governments

The main goals after Confederation, including building the Canadian Pacific Railway, expanding west, settling land, growing the economy, and uniting the country.

Colonialism

When one country takes control of land and people in another area and governs them.

Consequences of Colonialism in Canada

Effects of colonialism on Indigenous peoples, including loss of land, residential schools, loss of culture and language, and ongoing inequality.

Band Councils (origin and purpose)

Local governments created under the Indian Act to govern First Nations communities and manage local services and decisions.

Democracy

A system of government where citizens choose leaders by voting.

Democratic Values

Beliefs that support democracy, including equality, freedom, justice, participation, and respect for rights.

Criteria of Democratic Governance

Conditions needed for democracy to function properly, including free and fair elections, rule of law, protection of rights, citizen participation, and government accountability.

Participating as an Individual

Taking action on your own, such as voting, signing petitions, contacting politicians, or volunteering.

Working Together as a Group

Taking action with others, such as protests, community groups, or fundraising.

Building Public Support

Getting people to support an issue using social media, posters, speeches, or campaigns.

Working Through the Political System

Trying to change laws or policies through government, such as joining political parties, lobbying politicians, or running for office.