Terminology
This is an offensive term that only appears in dated documents and as a way to indicate "status."
What is Indian?
The TRC stands for...
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
He is the fictional character that was inspired by James Whetung. [first and last name]
Who is Arthur Copper?
James Whetung is featured in this documentary.
What is Cottagers and Indians?
The formal statement that plays before "O Canada" each morning.
What is the land acknowledgement?
The appropriate and most accepted blanket term for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.
What is Indigenous?
There are this many calls to action in the TRC.
What is 94?
She enjoys bbqing chicken on her deck and drinking wine. [first and last name]
Who is Maureen Poole?
Ryan McMahon travelled across Canada in this documentary.
What is Colonization Road?
A series of policies enacted by provincial child welfare authorities starting in the mid-1950s, which saw thousands of Indigenous children taken from their homes and families.
What is the Sixties Scoop?
Hunting and fishing would be an example of this sort of "Right."
What is an Indigenous Right?
The name of the narrator of the mini-documentary Headdress, who explores the honour and respect she has for her great grandfather.
Who is JJ Neepin?
Arthur's daughter was said to have died from complications of this disease.
What is diabetes?
This person was persistent that manoomin not be planted in front of his and his wife's property.
Who is Larry Wood?
FNMI stands for these terms.
What is First Nations, Metis, and Inuit?
Using the words or designs of Indigenous people without their consultation or permission.
What is Cultural Appropriation?
This declaration affirms that “Indigenous people should be free of any discrimination as they exercise their own rights"
What is UNDRIP?
Arthur shows honour and respect by spreading this substance onto the water.
What is samman or tobacco?
In Colonization Road, this term is explained to be "a structure and not an event."
What is colonization?
He spoke out about Indigenous author's rights to have their authentic voices represented. [first and last name]
Who is Jesse Wente?
An offensive term that meant “violent and unstructured peoples” with little or no social organization.
What is a Barbarian?
This piece of controversial legislation introduced residential schools and created reserves.
What is the Indian Act?
The author of the play Cottagers and Indians. [full name]
Who is Drew Hayden Taylor?
People from Shoal Lake 40 fought to have this built.
What is Freedom Road?
Ms. Irwin's dog's name.
Who is Mona?