LV 109 Indigenous Identity and

Relationship to the Land

Social Service Worker learners are required to

complete:
19 hours of Indigenous Identity and Relationship to
the Land activities

Research Paper Topic: ( 10 hrs. Total)

Our modern education system looks mainly at
fostering material development and competition.
Modern education systems neglect the Spirit, our
emotions, and the mind. Can you describe how
Indigenous Knowledge which focuses on the Sprit
and its connection to the Natural Law, our
emotions, and mind are desperately needed in
modern educational models today.
Secondly, what is the role of the Indigenous
spiritual Elder in todays contemporary classroom
and education systems? Please describe your
thoughts on this.

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Thesis: Our modern education system needs to
infuse Indigenous knowledge into its Post-
Secondary Curriculum.

Modern Education Indigenous Education

System System

Main Points: Main Points:

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Conclusion:
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Fill in your Argumentative Essay Template and

type for course submission.

Paragraph One: Introduction Introduce Your Topic:

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Last Sentence: (THESIS). Your final sentence is your
Thesis statement (Claim).

Paragraph Two: Evidence, Point #1 Support your

Thesis Claim with one important point.
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Paragraph Three: Evidence, Point #2- Support your
Thesis with another vital point.

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Paragraph Four ( Counterclaim- Explain the
strongest point from the other side ( Your
Opponent).
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Refute- Prove this Counterclaim incorrect.
(Invalidate their strongest point).
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Paragraph Five: Conclusion- Restate Your Thesis
Statement- Make Your Voice Be Heard!
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