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What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning reported by residents in Grassy Narrows and Whitedog First Nations?
What are the symptoms of mercury poisoning reported by residents in Grassy Narrows and Whitedog First Nations?
What was one of the primary needs identified by the Grassy Narrows and Whitedog communities following the mercury poisoning crisis?
What was one of the primary needs identified by the Grassy Narrows and Whitedog communities following the mercury poisoning crisis?
What significant action was taken by the Canadian government in 1975 concerning the Cree and Inuit communities?
What significant action was taken by the Canadian government in 1975 concerning the Cree and Inuit communities?
What does the phrase 'We are all Treaty People' signify?
What does the phrase 'We are all Treaty People' signify?
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What role did women play in the formation of the 'Idle No More' movement?
What role did women play in the formation of the 'Idle No More' movement?
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Which of the following is one of the Dene Laws?
Which of the following is one of the Dene Laws?
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What was a significant change brought by Bill C-31 regarding the Indian Act?
What was a significant change brought by Bill C-31 regarding the Indian Act?
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Where do the majority of the Indigenous population live?
Where do the majority of the Indigenous population live?
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Which animal represents the teaching of honesty in the seven grandfather teachings?
Which animal represents the teaching of honesty in the seven grandfather teachings?
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What is the significance of humility according to the seven grandfather teachings?
What is the significance of humility according to the seven grandfather teachings?
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When was the Indian Act established?
When was the Indian Act established?
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What does the teaching of bravery encourage individuals to do?
What does the teaching of bravery encourage individuals to do?
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What percentage of the Indigenous population in Canada lives off Reserves?
What percentage of the Indigenous population in Canada lives off Reserves?
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What is one of the main reasons for the rise of social media in the context of Indigenous activism?
What is one of the main reasons for the rise of social media in the context of Indigenous activism?
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What does the 'Dish with one spoon' represent in Indigenous treaties?
What does the 'Dish with one spoon' represent in Indigenous treaties?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for storytelling in Indigenous culture?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for storytelling in Indigenous culture?
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What is one example of an Indigenous community affected by water contamination?
What is one example of an Indigenous community affected by water contamination?
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Which materials are used to make Wampum belts?
Which materials are used to make Wampum belts?
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What is the status of Call to Action #23 regarding Indigenous professionals in healthcare?
What is the status of Call to Action #23 regarding Indigenous professionals in healthcare?
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What protocol must a storyteller follow according to Indigenous traditions?
What protocol must a storyteller follow according to Indigenous traditions?
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When was Nunavut created?
When was Nunavut created?
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Which aspect of the Idle No More movement has faced criticism?
Which aspect of the Idle No More movement has faced criticism?
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What is a primary characteristic of storytelling in Indigenous culture?
What is a primary characteristic of storytelling in Indigenous culture?
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What was a major long-lasting impact of the mercury contamination in Grassy Narrows?
What was a major long-lasting impact of the mercury contamination in Grassy Narrows?
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What challenge do many First Nations communities face concerning water quality?
What challenge do many First Nations communities face concerning water quality?
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What representational elements are emphasized in the medicine wheel?
What representational elements are emphasized in the medicine wheel?
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What significant educational development occurred in relation to Call to Action #16?
What significant educational development occurred in relation to Call to Action #16?
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In the context of Indigenous activism, why is the representation of women as leaders significant?
In the context of Indigenous activism, why is the representation of women as leaders significant?
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How is fishing viewed in the context of Grassy Narrows residents?
How is fishing viewed in the context of Grassy Narrows residents?
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What was the primary purpose of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement created in 2015?
What was the primary purpose of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement created in 2015?
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What are the 94 Calls to Action associated with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission aimed at?
What are the 94 Calls to Action associated with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission aimed at?
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What significant impact did residential schools have on Indigenous people's identities in Canada?
What significant impact did residential schools have on Indigenous people's identities in Canada?
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When was UNDRIP created, and why was it established?
When was UNDRIP created, and why was it established?
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What is one major cause of food insecurity faced by Inuit people in the North?
What is one major cause of food insecurity faced by Inuit people in the North?
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What prompted the Mohawk community to occupy the Pines?
What prompted the Mohawk community to occupy the Pines?
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What was the effect of the Seal Hunt Ban imposed in 2009 on Inuit people?
What was the effect of the Seal Hunt Ban imposed in 2009 on Inuit people?
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Which treaty involved land transfer agreements between the governments of Canada, Ontario, and several Chippewa nations?
Which treaty involved land transfer agreements between the governments of Canada, Ontario, and several Chippewa nations?
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What was the outcome of the Oka crisis?
What was the outcome of the Oka crisis?
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What was one of the main issues surrounding the Ipperwash crisis?
What was one of the main issues surrounding the Ipperwash crisis?
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What issue arose from disputes over the Williams Treaty regarding hunting and fishing rights?
What issue arose from disputes over the Williams Treaty regarding hunting and fishing rights?
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How did the government initially respond to the land claim from the Mohawk?
How did the government initially respond to the land claim from the Mohawk?
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What led to the violent confrontation during the Ipperwash crisis?
What led to the violent confrontation during the Ipperwash crisis?
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What was the financial settlement amount that the Ontario government agreed to pay in 2016 concerning Ipperwash?
What was the financial settlement amount that the Ontario government agreed to pay in 2016 concerning Ipperwash?
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What land was sought to be claimed by the Mohawk in Oka?
What land was sought to be claimed by the Mohawk in Oka?
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What significant event occurred in September 1995 related to Ipperwash?
What significant event occurred in September 1995 related to Ipperwash?
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Study Notes
Indigenous Studies Exam Notes
- Medicine Wheel: Represents the interconnectedness of Indigenous culture
- Metis: Metis people share traditions of their First Nation and European ancestors; lived mostly in the Prairies (Manitoba) and Ontario; distinct and recognized people and Nation; language - Michif (combines elements of French, English, and First Nations languages)
- Inuit: Indigenous peoples of the Arctic; Inuit means people; Inuk - One person
- First Nation: First nations is often used to identify a specific people who are not Metis or Inuit; original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada; often occupy territories south of the Arctic; Always use a nation's name as soon as possible; This term has legal meaning in Canada; "Status Indian” - under the federal government's Indian Act
- Faithkeeper: A person responsible for learning ceremonies, songs, and stories from their community
- Elder: A person who has gained significant wisdom and understanding of Aboriginal history, traditional teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices
- Oka: A golf course was being made on a Mohawk burial site in Quebec. Mohawk people barricaded the bridges to make a statement.
- Grassy Narrows: In the 1970s there was a commercial fishing ban due to extremely high levels of mercury in fish; in 2016, over 90% of residents had symptoms of mercury poisoning.
- Worldview: A collection of beliefs, values, and assumptions held by an individual or group about life, people, and the universe, and the interrelations among them
- Drumming: Heartbeat of the Earth, commonly used during ceremonies
- Water: Sacred
- Pow Wow: A celebration where Indigenous people dance, eat, sing, and buy or sell crafts; a place to show pride and respect for culture (tobacco, sage, cedar, sweetgrass); traditionally for purifying and cleansing one's mind
- Smudging: Sacred smoke created from burning medicinal or sacred plants (tobacco, sage, cedar, sweetgrass); traditionally used in ceremonies for purifying or cleansing the soul
- Wab Kinew: Member of the Onigaming First Nation in northern Ontario near the Manitoba border
Short Answer Topics
- Indigenous Languages in Canada: More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken.
- Treaty Territory: We reside on the Williams Treaty territory
- 4 R's of Indigenous Education: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility
- Dene Laws: Share what you have, help each other, love each other, be respectful of elders, pass on teachings, be happy, sleep at night and work during the day, be polite, behave respectfully
- Indigenous Population on Reserves: 37.5% of the Indigenous population lives on reserves
- Indian Act Creation and Status Loss: Created in 1876; women lose status if they marry a non-Indigenous man; gaining a university degree or becoming a professional (e.g., doctor, lawyer) could also lead to the loss of status
- Bill C-31: Implemented in 1985; aimed at gender equality; women could regain status after marriage.
Additional Topics
- Haida Gwaii (2009 Renaming): Significance: a step for the Haida people toward reclaiming their culture
- Language and Culture: Indigenous languages are connected to one's identity and culture
- The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC): Created in 2015; documented the truth about residential schools and survivors; aimed to inform Canadians about the schools
- Residential School Impact: Destroys Indigenous culture, traditions, and ceremonies; often leads to loss of language; generational impact; created difficulty for Indigenous people
- Indigenous Medicine Wheel: Represents balance and equality between people, plants, animals, and elements.
- Wampum belts: Made of beads and whelk shells; used for treaties, agreements, or stories
- Dish with One Spoon: Symbol used in treaties for respecting the land and resources
- Oka Crisis: Dispute over a golf course in Oka, Quebec, involving Mohawk land and traditions; the conflict lasted for several years.
- Ipperwash: Canadian government's seizure of land leading to protests, injuries and death of an Indigenous person.
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Explore the key concepts of Indigenous Studies with this quiz! Delve into the importance of the Medicine Wheel, the distinctions of Metis and Inuit cultures, and the legal implications of First Nations. Enhance your understanding of Indigenous peoples, their traditions, and their significant roles in society.
