Indigenous communities thrived since time immemorial.  With the ever-increasing population, societies created systems for governance.  Today, these traditional ways have been overtaken by Western ways of governance. In order to understand our society, it is important to know how these systems developed.  

WHY POLICY-BASED CURRICULUM?

Policy-based curriculum emphasizes policies, laws, and court findings that apply to Indigenous people and nations.  

WHAT IS POLICY-BASED CURRICULUM?

Policy-based curriculum is taught to learners of all ages.  Early teachings may be implicit and non-spoken.  These teachings are often taught through action and learned through observation.  As  the learner gains in maturity, the more explicit the teachings may evolve. 

TEACH POLICY-BASED CURRICULUM TO WHO?

Policy-based curriculum may be taught anytime and in any setting to anyone.  Aligning the actions of everyday life to the traditional ways of governing can be a means to returning to traditional ways of life. 

WHEN TO TEACH POLICY-BASED CURRICULUM?

Policy-based curriculum is best taught with intent and purpose.  Post 1830, the laws that apply to Indigenous peoples have been reinforce conquest and to promote westernization.  These teachings must be done with clear intent and purpose.  

HOW TO TEACH POLICY-BASED CURRICULUM?

Policy-based curriculum can be taught anywhere.  Rules and procedures apply to all societies and groups of people.  Enacting cultural values can help learners understand indigenous and western world engagements.  

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