First Nations, Inuit & Métis
This term refers to Indigenous peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis.
What are First Nations?
This animal provided food, clothing, shelter materials, and tools for many Plains peoples.
What is the bison?
This province is home to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
What is Alberta?
Indigenous peoples have lived on what is now called Canada for thousands of years, long before this country was formed in 1867.
What is Canada?
Indigenous peoples developed extensive knowledge systems about the environment, wildlife, and medicines, often known as this.
What is Traditional Knowledge?
These Indigenous peoples traditionally live in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada.
Who are the Inuit?
This simple bread became a common food among many Indigenous communities.
What is bannock?
This body of water is central to the traditional homeland of many Inuit communities.
What is the Arctic Ocean?
Indigenous peoples served in large numbers in this global conflict from 1914 to 1918.
What is the First World War?
This Indigenous athlete from Norway House Cree Nation became known as "The Fastest Man on Earth."
Who is Tom Longboat?
This Indigenous people emerged from communities of First Nations and European ancestry and have a distinct culture and history.
Who are the Métis?
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is also known by this name.
What is the Iroquois Confederacy?
This river in Ontario and Quebec shares its name with a major Indigenous language family.
What is the Ottawa River?
These agreements were made between First Nations and the Crown regarding land and rights.
What are treaties?
This acclaimed Inuk author wrote The Qaumajuq and many works celebrating Inuit culture.
Who is Michael Kusugak?
This territory became Canada's newest territory in 1999 and has a majority Inuit population.
What is Nunavut?
This Indigenous greeting in Anishinaabemowin means "hello."
What is Aanii?
The traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq includes much of this Atlantic province.
What is Nova Scotia?
This day is observed annually in Canada on September 30.
What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
This celebrated author and member of Curve Lake First Nation wrote The Inconvenient Indian.
Who is Thomas King?
Many Indigenous peoples use this name to refer to North America.
What is a Turtle Island?
Indigenous teachings often refer to caring for the impact of decisions on this many future generations.
What are seven generations?
Inuit Nunangat consists of Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, and this region of the Northwest Territories.
What is the Inuvialuit Settlement Region?
This document released in 2015 contained 94 Calls to Action.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report?
Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada is celebrated on this date.
What is June 21?