Indigenous People
What is the meaning of the word, "indigenous"?
Original of first.
What is the meaning of the word, "confederations"?
What is colonization?
When a group of people take control over land and resources from another group.
What is constitution?
Main country's law.
How many languages do First Nations have?
More than 50 languages.
What are the 3 groups of Indigenous people, recognized by Canadian constitution?
Metis, First Nations, Inuit.
When was Canada's confederation?
1867. July 1st.
Who was the first explorer to reach Canada?
John Cabot.
What are human rights?
Basic freedoms related to all humans.
The game of which sport is for the first time held in Canada?
Hockey.
Where do First Nations live in Canada?
Mostly across southern Canada.
What is the meaning of the word, "conference"?
Who built the first colony in Canada?
Vikings.
What is democracy?
A system of government where people can vote for their leaders.
Canadians are the creators of which, very popular, sport today?
Basketball.
What are Inuit famous for?
Arctic survival skills.
What provinces were part of the "First Canada"?
Which city was founded by Samuel de Champlain, in 1608.?
City of Quebec.
Give example of two human rights?
Right to life, right to self-declaration.
What is the symbol of Canada?
Maple leaf.
Rights: Protection of culture, languages, and traditions, self-government in some areas, land claims and treaty rights
Obligations are same as other Canadians.
What was the reason for confederation in Canada?
Small territories got scared of US expansion after the civil war; they wanted better economy, with more citizens
Where was the first treaty with Indigenous people in Canada?
In Niagara falls.
To be a foundation of the country, to make the boundaries, so that leaders cannot become so powerful.
What is the meaning of the word, "Canada"?
The name “Canada” comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word “Kanata,” which means “village” or “settlement.”