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100
Which of the following was NOT a traditional form of transportation for First Nations in the Kluane area? dogsled boat snowshoe kayak
Kayak The First Nations people in the Kluane area were nomadic, and traveled to different food-rich areas according to the season. They traveled by foot, dogsled, rawhide boat and snowshoes. Kayaks were used by Inuit people in the high arctic.
100
What percent of First Nations children in Canada live in poverty? 30% 17% 25% 61%
25%, that is 1 in every four children who are First Nations in Canada live in poverty.
100
How many Aboriginal people live in Canada? Hint: The Canadian population is approximately 34 million. 1.7 Million-5% 3 Million -8% 8.5 Million-25% 4.9 Million-14%
There are approximately 1.7 million First Nations people in Canada. (5%)
100
How many Self-Government Agreements are in Nunavut?
1 The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) represents the largest comprehensive claim settlement in Canada. The settlement provides the Inuit with $580 million (1989$) plus interest in financial benefits over 14 years; a share of resource royalties; guaranteed wildlife harvesting rights; and participation in decision-making bodies dealing with wildlife, land use planning, screening and review of environmental impact of developments and regulation of water use. A key provision of the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut land claim agreement, which was finalized in 1991, was the creation of a new territory. The final agreement committed Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut to negotiate a political accord to deal with powers, financing and timing for the establishment of the Nunavut government. This political accord was formally signed in 1992. Inuit control through public government is premised upon the existence of an Inuit majority in Nunavut. Currently, 85% of the population of the region is Inuit.
100
How many First Nations run schools are in the Yukon?
Zero.
200
Which tools of the Southern Tutchone people were NOT made of antler? spoons snowshoes needles knives
Snowshoes (Snowshoes are made of bent wood, and rawhide and sinew)
200
Compared to the rest of Canada what are First Nations graduation rates like? 15% higher than the average of Canadian students 17% lower than the average of Canadian students 80% lower than the average of Canadian students 50% lower than the average of Canadian students
First Nations graduation rates are half (50%) of the Canadian rate.
200
Of the 29 325 people who live in Nunavut how many identify as Inuit? (percent or number) 14 663-50% 28 657-98% 24 635 84% 9 765- 33%
What is 24 635 or 84%
200
How many self-governing First Nations are in Canada? 11 45 19 24
According to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: To date, Canada has completed 19 comprehensive self-government agreements involving 33 communities.
200
What percent of First Nations adults complete a DIPLOMA or BACHELORS DEGREE? 37% 27% 17% 47%
What is 27% The general Canadian population is at 40%.
300
Which part of a moose is used when soaking the hiding for tanning?
The Brain.
300
What percent of First Nations adults age 50-59 have diabetes? 33% 44% 55% 66%
33% of First Nations adults between 50-59 have diabetes. (1 in every 3 adults)
300
How many reserves are in Canada? 323 614 187 1121
There are around 614 reserves in Canada.
300
In the 10 year period between 1996 and 2006 by what percent (%) did the Aboriginal Population in Canada grow? Hint: The non-aboriginal population grew by 8% 15% 10% 25% 45%
Between 1996 and 2006, the aboriginal population grew by 45 percent, compared with 8 percent for the non-aboriginal population.
300
What percent of Aboriginal people between 20-24 living ON RESERVE in Canada have less than high school education? 65% 37% 58% 29%
What is 58%
400
Of the more than 50 Aboriginal languages that are recognized across the country, how many are expected to still be viable in the next 50 years?
3 Cree Ojibwa Inuktitut
400
Who is more likely to be obese, or morbidly obese? First Nations men or women?
First Nations WOMEN are more likely to suffer from obesity at 41.1% compared to MEN at 31.8%
400
What percentage of the First Nations population is under the age of 25? 60% 33% 50% 75%
Almost 60% of the Aboriginal population is under 25 years old. The overall average, of ALL Canadians is 30% of the population is under age 25.
400
Which First Nation who has achieved Self-Government in Canada is considered the most financially successful?
Westbank First Nation in BC (self-governing since 2005, land leases, sophisticated and stable government system) They are worth in excess of 1.2 billion dollars in assessed property value in 2011
400
What is the name of the elementary school that was started by one First Nations woman that has become a huge success story in teaching First Nations children in their own language?
Chief Atahm school on Adams Lake Reserve.
500
Were totem poles a symbol of all Yukon First Nations?
No.
500
What percentage of First Nations children in Canada lack basic dental care? 43% 67% 25% 80%
43%
500
Which two countries in the world have the largest Aboriginal populations per capita?
Internationally, Canada's aboriginal population is second only to New Zealand's, where the Maori account for 15 per cent of that country's total population.
500
Which Newfoundland First Nation became extinct in 1829?
the Beothuk (Their last surviving member, Shanawdithit, died in 1829)
500
What is the name of the national group who has established "A Call to Action on Education" for Aboriginal people in Canada?
Assembly of First Nations
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