Regions
What two regions was Canada divided into prior to 1809?
Canada was divided into Lower Canada and Upper Canada.
Who are Indigenous peoples?
They are the first groups of people who live in an area.
Why did early French settlers want to move to Canada?
For new economic opportunities like fur trading and access to new farmland.
Where did the Anishinaabe people live?
In wigwams, which are dome-shaped houses.
Why were the Mi’kmaq the first to meet European explorers?
They lived near the Atlantic Ocean, making them the first to encounter explorers.
Who are the settlers?
They are those who come to an area to build a community.
What are the different Indigenous tribes that live in Canada?
Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Mi’kmaq, Cree, Métis, Inuit.
What was the fur trade?
A trade system where Europeans exchanged tools and food for beaver fur with Indigenous peoples.
Where did the Haudenosaunee people live?
In villages of longhouses.
What is the unique identity of the Métis people?
They are descendants of Indigenous peoples and European settlers, blending cultures.
What are the pros of having forests covering most of the land?
Who are the Anishinaabe people?
A group of First Nations communities that lived near the Great Lakes.
How did Indigenous peoples help European newcomers?
They taught settlers how to build canoes, plant crops, hunt, and use medicinal plants.
What is a longhouse?
A long, rectangular house made of wooden posts covered with tree bark.
How did the roles of Métis men and women differ?
Men focused on fur trading and hunting; women managed the household and grew vegetables.
What are the cons of having forests everywhere?
No buildings or roads, hard to navigate, and animal predators.
Describe the Cree people.
The Cree are one of the biggest First Nations groups and call themselves “Nihithaw.”
What artifacts were used by early settlers?
Felling axe, washboard, pitchfork, well, hand drill, butter churn, kettle, oil lamp.
Where did the Inuit people live?
In igloos made from snow, ice, and animal skin.
Describe the relationship between First Nations and settlers.
Describe how daily activities have changed in Canada over the past 200 years.
Changes include transportation, communication, work, household chores, leisure activities, and education.
What were important activities in Mi’kmaq daily life?
Hunting, fishing, and gathering were essential.
Why were the Mi’kmaq the first to meet European explorers?
They lived near the Atlantic Ocean, making them the first to encounter explorers.
Describe the igloos used by the Inuit.
Igloos are dome-shaped structures made from blocks of snow, suitable for the cold climate.
ist three ways residential schools affected Indigenous children and families.
Loss of language and culture, breakdown of community traditions, and emotional distress from separation from families.