My understanding of citizenship refers to the status that you have when you are from or reside in a specific place/country. I know citizenship has to be applied for when you are not born in that place, and I know it is possible to have dual citizenship, which is status in multiple countries. I myself have never experienced any limitations due to my own citizenship but I can clearly recall every time I have had to fill out an official document, whether that be related to the government or not, there is always a box to check asking if I am a Canadian citizen or not. I imagine that not having status in the country you live in can hold you back in some ways.
I would relate this to treaty education because the term “status” is one of heavy importance to Indigenous people. It refers to whether or not that person is ‘registered’ or belonged to a Indigenous community that signed a treaty with the crown. I think it is very important for us future educators to familiarize ourselves with the Indian Act so that we can teach our students about how the document’s direct goal was to take away status from Indigenous people by providing incentives for them to surrender their status. These incentives were not fair however because they were basic human rights that should not have been taken away and held over them.
Hey Nicole! I really like how you signify the importance of educators familiarizing themselves with the Indian Act and how it is still affecting Indigenous people and education to this day. My question is what else do you think we can do to incorporate Treaty Education into our curriculum? Your understanding on citizenship was pretty similar to mine, I’m happy this week’s videos opened our eyes up!
Hi Nicole,
I enjoyed reading your take on the relationship between citizenship and Treaty education. i liked the way you related the term ‘status’ within each others concepts. U mentioned in the beginning of your post limitations due to citizenship/not having citizenship. What are some of those limitations that cross your mind?
Hi Nicole, I share the same understanding of citizenship as you. I think it’s important for people to see the important of treaties and treaty education, and what it means to Indigenous peoples. I think it’s important to learn about what has happened in the past and find ways to move forward in better ways, as well as learn from our mistakes. Has your understanding of citizenship changed since our lecture about it?
Hello,
I found your post to be very clear and organized with your ideas and opinions communicated clearly. Two questions I have are: what makes a “good” citizen to you? And what else aside from status did the government try to take away from aboriginal people ? One more thing that impressed me was your word choice and formality in the post.
Hi Nicole,
I really enjoy your point of view surrounding the relationship between treaty education and citizenship. The word ‘status’ within a concept is not one that I like to use as it is labeling someone based on their ethnicity, culture or religion but the way that you used it was interesting, and something that I would be willing to take a deeper look into!
I like your recognition of the limits placed by where you reside. Do you think a dual citizenship adds to or takes away from your sense of belonging? I like that you don’t associate being registered with citizenship.