LA6: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL #4

PMAL 103 : TURTLE ISLAND CANADA, AND THE WORLD

NAME: PATEL SARANSHKUMAR BHARATBHAI

SECTION: B

PROFESSOR NAME: NICK ESPOSTO

Certainly, let's explore the resemblances between Coyote's conduct in a specific chapter and the interaction
between Indigenous communities and settlers during Canada's colonization:

Coyote, celebrated for its versatility and craftiness in Native American tales, frequently embodies the role of a
trickster. This mirrors the adaptability observed in Indigenous communities in Canada confronting
colonization, showcasing a variety of cultures. Many adjusted to new circumstances imposed by settlers, with
historical agreements sometimes involving deceit by settlers taking advantage of the trust of Indigenous
communities.

Another likeness lies in Coyote's shape-shifting capability, allowing flexibility in navigating different
situations. Similarly, Indigenous individuals in Canada faced the imposition of fresh identities through policies
like the residential school system, compelling them to adopt identities defined by settlers in an attempt to
eradicate their indigenous cultures.

Survival strategies are shared components. Coyote's survival hinges on quick thinking and unconventional
approaches, utilizing unorthodox methods to overcome challenges. Likewise, Indigenous communities in
Canada employed diverse survival tactics, encompassing resistance, cultural preservation, and adaptation.
Despite notable challenges during colonization, Indigenous peoples demonstrated resilience and commitment
to safeguarding their heritage.

A mutual challenge surfaces in the aspect of cultural assimilation. In both contexts, Indigenous peoples and
other minority groups confronted historical pressure to assimilate into mainstream culture. Dominant societies
imposed their values, language, and lifestyle on minority groups, resulting in the erosion of cultural identities.
Forced assimilation, witnessed in policies like residential schools, left an enduring impact on the cultural
tapestry of Indigenous communities and other minority groups, prompting a collective endeavor to reclaim and
preserve cultural heritage against systemic pressures.

REFERENCE :

King, T. (2010). Coyote and the Enemy Aliens.In The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative.

King, Thomas., Cardinal, Tantoo., & Highway, Tomson. (2010). Our Story : Aboriginal Voices on Canada’s
Past. Doubleday Canada.