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Which of the following groups is NOT recognized as Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
Which of the following groups is NOT recognized as Aboriginal peoples in Canada?
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Acadians (correct)
- Métis
Treaties between Canada and First Nations peoples are permanent and unbreakable.
Treaties between Canada and First Nations peoples are permanent and unbreakable.
False (B)
Name one of the aims of Indian Residential Schools in Canada.
Name one of the aims of Indian Residential Schools in Canada.
To assimilate Indigenous children to Western culture
In Manitoba, there are _____ different linguistic groups of First Nations peoples.
In Manitoba, there are _____ different linguistic groups of First Nations peoples.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What type of education did Indigenous children receive in residential schools?
What type of education did Indigenous children receive in residential schools?
All Indigenous children in residential schools received the same type of education.
All Indigenous children in residential schools received the same type of education.
What actions did some survivors of residential schools take against those responsible?
What actions did some survivors of residential schools take against those responsible?
Indigenous children learned some tasks to keep the school functioning, such as milking cows and _____.
Indigenous children learned some tasks to keep the school functioning, such as milking cows and _____.
Match the following elements related to Indigenous children's education in residential schools:
Match the following elements related to Indigenous children's education in residential schools:
Flashcards
Aboriginal Peoples
Aboriginal Peoples
People descended from the original inhabitants of North America.
Treaty
Treaty
A formal agreement between two parties, often a government and a First Nation community.
Indian Residential Schools
Indian Residential Schools
A type of school that aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture. These schools were often harmful and have caused lasting trauma.
Assimilation
Assimilation
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Expunge
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What was the aim of residential schools?
What was the aim of residential schools?
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What did the curriculum at residential schools consist of?
What did the curriculum at residential schools consist of?
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Describe life at residential schools.
Describe life at residential schools.
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What are some of the consequences of these schools?
What are some of the consequences of these schools?
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Why have lawsuits been filed against the Canadian government?
Why have lawsuits been filed against the Canadian government?
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Study Notes
Aboriginal Peoples
- Aboriginal peoples are descendants of the original inhabitants of North America
- Canada's Constitution recognizes 3 groups: Indian (First Nations), Métis, and Inuit
- First Nations peoples live in rural and urban areas, as well as on reserves.
- Reserves are land set aside by the Canadian government for First Nations, with distinct rules and governance from other Canadian land.
- Manitoba has 5 linguistic groups of First Nations: Anishinaabeg (Ojibway), Anishinaabek (Oji-Cree), Dakota, Dene, and Nehiyaw/ininiwak (Cree).
Treaties
- Treaties are agreements between Canada (Crown) and First Nations peoples
- Treaties are in effect as long as the sun shines, grass grows, and rivers flow.
Indian Residential Schools
- Indian Residential Schools aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture (European-influenced), Christianity, and remove their Indigenous cultures and languages.
- Schools were first operated by churches (starting in 1831) and later by the Canadian government (1883).
- The last residential school closed in 1996
- There were a total of 139 residential schools.
- Manitoba had 14-18 residential schools.
- The Canadian government and Christian churches, primarily Roman Catholic (70%), funded the residential schools.
- Children (1890-1950) were required to attend residential schools, largely overseen by "Indian Agents," who were mostly white men employed by the Department of Indian Affairs. This ensured compliance.
Manitoba First Nations
- Manitoba has 63 First Nations communities.
- The first church-run schools operated in 1888, in Manitoba.
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Explore the history and significance of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, including their distinct groups like First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. This quiz covers key topics such as treaties, Indian Residential Schools, and the cultural impact of colonization. Test your knowledge of Indigenous rights and governance in Canada.
