Aboriginal Populations
PowerPoints & Handouts
Treaty Making Process
Problems Caused by Treaties
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Chapters
17 Canada's Aboriginal Population in the 21st Century (p. 196-212)
Websites
Treaties Today
Creation of Nunavut
Definitions
Aboriginal Peoples: descendents of Canada's first inhabitants.
Assimilate: to lose your culture and adopt the culture of the larger group within which you live (e.g., First Nations adopting broader Canadian culture). Band: an Aboriginal group that is recognized by the Canadian government. The government sets aside money and land (reserves) for use by the band. There are almost 600 bands in Canada. Comprehensive Claim: claim available to First Nations who have never signed treaties in the past that deals with many issues, including land ownership, self-government, ownership and control of resources, hunting/fishing/trapping rights, and financial compensation. Comprehensive Treaty: First Nations land treaty negotiated in an area where no other treaty has ever been signed, i.e., the first treaty for that area. Culture: the characteristics of a way of life that, when put together, make a nation or people unique. First Nation: group of Aboriginal people who share the same culture and heritage. Economic Base: Indian Act, 1876: Reserve: Royal Proclamation of 1763: Self-Government: Specific Claim: Treaty: |
Olive Dickinson - Part 1 & 2
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Images of Indians - Part 1 & 2
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