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    The document discusses key terms used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada. It defines Indigenous as referring to peoples who occupied lands prior to European colonization. Aboriginal is a similar term that is becoming outdated, while First Nations refers specifically to Indigenous groups in Canada who are not Inuit or Métis. Métis are people with mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. Inuit are the Indigenous people of northern Canada. The document also summarizes some issues faced by Indigenous peoples such as residential schools, loss of land and culture, and lack of rights.

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    The document discusses key terms used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada. It defines Indigenous as referring to peoples who occupied lands prior to European colonization. Aboriginal is a similar term that is becoming outdated, while First Nations refers specifically to Indigenous groups in Canada who are not Inuit or Métis. Métis are people with mixed European and Indigenous ancestry. Inuit are the Indigenous people of northern Canada. The document also summarizes some issues faced by Indigenous peoples such as residential schools, loss of land and culture, and lack of rights.

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    Indigenous

    Indigenous
    Literally means”originating in particular place”. This term has been adopted
    by the UN, and is the international standard when referring to people's who
    occupied land before land before the arrival of colonizers.In Canada, this is
    an umbrella term that includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
    Aboriginal
    This term similar to the meaning of indigenous and is becoming
    outdated.Many people today prefer the term “Indigenous”. However,
    because “aboriginal” was used in Canada’s constitution Act of 1982 you
    will likely encounter this term for many years to come.
    First Nations
    First Nations is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples in Canada
    who are not Métis or Inuit.
    this term was also used to replace the term “Indian Band”. The term
    Indian Band is now considered offensive
    Metis
    Metis people are mixed European and Indigenous ancestry, and one of the three
    recognized Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. The use of the term Metis is complex
    contentious, and has a different historical and temporary meanings .
    This term is used to describe communities of mixed European and Indigenous descent across Canada, and specific
    community of people defined as the Metis Nation.
    Inuit

    Inuit - Inuktitut for “ the people” are an Indigenous people, the majority if whim inhabit the
    northern regions of Canada. An inuit person is known as Inuk. The Inuit homeland is known
    as Inuit Nunangat, which refers to the land, water and ice contained in the Arctic region. The
    term Inuit may also be used to refer to land occupied by the Inuit in Alaska and Greenland.
    Residential Schools

    - Residential schools were government-sponsored religious schools that were


    established to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture.
    - From 1884 to 1951, all Indigenous children were forced to attend residential
    schools
    - Approximately 150000 children were forced to attend residential schools
    - Taught the children how to be apart of the white society
    - The goal was to abandon their language and culture
    - Kids were physically, sexually, and emotionally abused in residential schools
    - Intend to have Indigenous children live far from their reserve and community
    Indigenous Issues

    - Broad range of Indigenous cultures due to geographical diversity


    - Putting children to residential schools
    - Forced to live according to Canada’s laws
    - Pushed onto reserves which are land for First Nations people and are managed by
    government agents
    - Size of reserves was reduced from previous territories
    Indigenous Issues #2

    - Between 1864 and 1867, the main goal of the Canadian government was to
    assimilate Indigenous people into mainstream Canadian society
    - Indian Act, 1876 encouraged Indigenous Peoples to give up their cultures
    - Benefits of the Indian Act: indigenous people were provided with schools, medical
    care, hunting and fishing rights, annual treaty payments, exempted from paying
    certain taxes
    - Disadvantages: denied rights to take up land and vote in elections
    Indigenous Feminism

    - Before European colonization of Canada, Indigenous women and men had equal
    work and power
    - Neither gender was considered inferior
    - Indigenous women lost much power in their community
    - Violence against Indigenous women was not treated as seriously as Canadian
    women
    - Indigenous feminism focus on cultural discrimination
    Indigenous Rights

    - Indigenous gained the right to vote in 1960


    - The Constitution of 1982 granted the Indigenous people the rights to control land
    that was previously inhabited by Indigenous peoples, to protect their beliefs and
    cultures and to have self-government
    - In the 1990s, Indigenous people took over the Department of Indian Affairs and
    Northern Development in Manitoba
    Indigenous Rights #2

    - Nisga’a people of British Columbia signed a treaty with the provincial and the
    federal government in 1998. The Nisga’a was given land of 1992 square kilometres,
    $190 million, fishing/hunting rights, and self-government pertaining to issues of
    culture, language, and family life.
    - Nunavut was created and the Indigenous peoples were given the rights to
    self-government over natural resources, education, and justice systems
    Reference

    “Aboriginal Rights.” Indigenousfoundations, indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/aboriginal_rights/.

    “A History of Residential Schools in Canada | CBC News.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 21 Mar. 2016,
    www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280.

    “Indigenous Feminisms in Canada.” The Canadian Encyclopedia,


    www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indigenous-feminisms-in-canada.

    “Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.” The Canadian Encyclopedia,


    www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-rights.

    “What Is Indigenous Feminism? | CBC News.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 1 Dec. 2017,
    www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-feminism-facebook-live-panel-1.4428484.

    https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/first-nati
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