https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/genocide-and-indigenous-peoples-in-canada
For my last set of module posts I plan to explore developing knowledge surrounding the racist Canadian colonial history. The reason for this is in order to authentically incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into my classroom, I think I must explain to students the reasons why I think it is important. Discussing the racist historical past of Indigenous Peoples and the path to truth and reconciliation helps bring to light why it is important and why we should value incorporating Indigenous perspectives in education. We are all connected to Indigenous Peoples, as we live on their land, and it is important to understand, respect, and value that worldview.
The above being mentioned, I set out on a search to find a solid explanation to explain the genocide of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. I wanted to ensure I found an explanation that defined genocide and provided evidence to support the idea. I found the Canadian Encyclopedia website describes the Canadian Genocide quite clearly.