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What does Indigenous mean?
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
Indigenous peoples are also known as?
First Peoples
Native Peoples
What are the 3 groups of Indigenous Peoples recognized by Canada?
First Nation, Inuit & Metis.
Define the word Metis?
A goup of Indigenous peoples of mixed Indigenous and European peoples specifically from the areas around the Red and Saskatchewan rivers.
Approximatley what year did the European settlers first arrive in Canada?
1500
What is a reserve?
Land set aside by the government for First Nations use only.
Where in Canada do the Inuit peoples primarily inhabit?
They primarily inhabit the northern regions of Canada.
The word “toboggan” comes from an Algonquian word that means:
a) a slippery fish b) a sled made of skins c) a windy day
B. a sled made of skins
What percentage of Indigenous peoples live on reserves?
44 percent of Indigenous people live on reserves.
How do some Indigenous peoples get food?
They hunt, fish, and gather plant foods.
What is a residential school?
A part of a nation-wide school system funded by the government.
Name 3 of the First Nations who are part of the Williams Treaty?
Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat
True or False
The Northwest Mounted Police was what the RCMP used to be called.
True.
What was the main disease that destroyed many Indigenous populations in the Americas?
Small Pox.
What is the Indian Act?
In 1867, the act became law and gave the government legal powers over Indigenous Peoples.
True or False? Totem poles are carved by all First Nations peoples in Canada.
False. Only 6 west coast First Nations carve totem poles.
What was the number 1 item that Indigenous peoples traded with the Early Settlers?
They traded furs!
If the Indigenous Peoples traded furs, what did the Early Settlers trade back?
The Early Settlers traded metal back!
Why were the NW Mounted Police created?
To enforce the Indian Act and laws keeping Indigenous Peoples on reserves.
The "Red River" jig is:
a) a swimming competition b) a famous Metis dance c) a large boat
b) a famous Métis dance