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The Struggle for Human Rights

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Tenth graders identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry. They identify the changing nature of families and women's roles in Canadian society. Pupils assess the interaction between Aboriginal people and Europeans. Students evaluate the impact of western expansion and federal policies on Aboriginal people.

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10th
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Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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