Indigenous Communities
What is an Indigenous community?
Indigenous peoples were the first people living on the land now known as Canada.
What were some consequences of early contact between Indigenous peoples and Europeans?
Conflict, disease, displacement, assimilation, exploitation, loss of life, introduction of weapons, change relationship with environment, exposure to Christianity
Why do you think the beaver is symbolic of Canada’s history?
The beaver is symbolic of Canada's history because it played a crucial role in the early fur trade, which greatly influenced the exploration, settlement, and economic development of the country.
Which early community was often referred to as Vikings?
Norse
What is the role of an Indigenous Elder?
An Indigenous Elder is a respected community member who shares wisdom, guidance, and cultural knowledge with their people.
How were the Coureurs de bois different from voyageurs?
The Coureurs de bois were independent French fur traders who operated outside of official trading companies and often lived with Indigenous peoples, while voyageurs were French-Canadian laborers hired by fur trading companies to transport goods by canoe.
What was the name of one of the first French colonies in New France in 1604, located near Quebec and the Maritime provinces?
Acadia
What was one of the earliest European settlements in North America?
L’Anse aux Meadows
What is the name of the healing drink that the Mi’kmaq gave European explorers to cure scurvy?
Cedar Tea
How did the spread of European diseases impact Indigenous communities?
Devastating loss of lives