Hi class,

Here is the story we will be reading today: Borders by Thomas King.

Before reading, please research and answer the following questions in full sentences:

1. As a member of an Aboriginal group in Canada, are you considered a Canadian citizen?
2. Do Aboriginal people follow the same procedures as Canadian Citizen when crossing the US/Canada border?
3. Has this always been the case?
4. Where does the Blackfoot band reside in Canada?
5. Where does the Blackfoot band reside in the US?

After Reading, please respond to the story by answering the following in proper sentences and paragraphs:

What do you think of the character’s actions in the story? Were they justified?