History
This term refers to the agreement between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown to share land and resources.
What is a treaty?
This word is a traditional greeting and way to say hello in Anishinaabemowin.
What is "Boozhoo"?
This type of Indigenous knowledge, passed down through generations, is increasingly recognized in MNR planning.
What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)?
This traditional item is made from animal hide and worn on the feet.
What are moccasins?
This small mammal is known for building dams and is a symbol of industriousness in both Anishinaabe teachings and Canadian identity.
What is the beaver?
This treaty was signed in 1850 and includes Fort William First Nation.
What is the Robinson Superior Treaty?
This is the term for regrowth of vegetation after a fire.
What is regeneration?
This approach combines Indigenous knowledge systems with Western science in resource management.
What is Two-Eyed Seeing?
This natural material is used to sew hides and make strong thread.
What is sinew?
MNR uses this type of survey to monitor moose populations.
What is a Moose Aerial Inventory survey?
The Indian Act was first passed in this year.
What is 1876?
This biological material, which includes mill by-products from manufacturing, bark, shavings, and sawdust, is used as a renewable energy source.
What is Forest Biomass?
This concept refers to the legal principle that the Crown must meet before making decisions that affect Indigenous lands.
What is the Duty to Consult?
This craft involves weaving porcupine quills into patterns on leather or birch bark.
What is quillwork?
This animal is known as Makwa in Anishinaabemowin, and 90% of its diet consists of vegetation, berries, fruits, nuts and insects.
What is a Black Bear?
This United Nations declaration affirms the collective rights of Indigenous peoples worldwide.
What is UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)?
This word means “water” in Anishinaabemowin and is considered sacred.
What is Nibi?
This plant, used in traditional medicine, is also studied by MNR for its role in wetland ecosystems.
What is sweetgrass or cattail?
This natural material is used to make traditional canoes and containers.
What is birch bark (wigwas)?
This traditional practice ensures animals are honoured for a hunt.
What is offering tobacco (asemaa)?
This traditional Anishinaabe governance system is based on responsibilities, leadership, protection, and balance.
What is the Dodem (clan) system?
This form of oral tradition is a way of teaching history, morals, and law.
What are stories (or storytelling)?
This type of agreement formalizes collaboration between Indigenous communities and MNR.
What is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?
This traditional tool, often made from bone or antler, is used to punch holes in hides for sewing.
What is an awl?
This plant grows in wetlands, its leaves are recognized for the orange underleaf, and it is used in traditional medicine to treat colds and fevers.
What is Labrador Tea?