Reading Response Question

– Text “Aboriginal Self-Government In Canada: Reconciling Solitudes: A Critical Analysis of the Self-Government Ideal.” pp. 1-19 Newhouse & Belanger state.

– Video: Yale Belanger (Historical Stages of the relationship between Indigenous people of Canada and settlers).

Belanger and Newhouse state “The central question surrounding Aboriginal self-government is no longer why but how” (p.16). Consider what this statement mean in relation to the reports developed and political negotiations that took place during the time period from 1960 through 1996?

Note In your response of the above question consider the following:

A. What role does “relationship development” between the Federal Government and Indigenous communities mean in pursuing Self-Governance?
B. What are some other significant issue identified in this reading and video that may impact the successful negotiation of Self-Governance?

Reading Response Question/s Guide

It is an expectation that students complete the readings and answer the assigned question/s. Responses to the questions will be assessed on completion, thoroughness and relevance to the reading. While the length of the response may very slightly the guide in general will be one-page max. The general rule is a typical page which has 1-inch margins and is typed in 12-point font with standard spacing elements will be approximately 500 words when typed single spaced (Quality over quantity). When considering proper writing style your work will have an introduction, main body and a conclusion. Please use APA format and cite referenced information. Also cite your sources you use for your work.

Evaluation

A+ = 10/10: The question is complete, and your answer is at an excellent level. There are no issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.

A = 9/10: The question is complete, and your answer is at a very good level. There are very few issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.

B = 7-8/10: The question is complete, and your answer is at a good level. There are some issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.

C = 5-6/10: The question is complete, and your answer is at an adequate level. There are some issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.

D = 3-4/10: The question is not complete, and your answer is at an adequate level. There are a number of issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.

F = 0-2/10: The question is not completed or not passed in and the question is not addressed at an adequate level. There is a number of issues related to: Coherence, accuracy, methodology and writing style.