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What is the primary purpose of smudging?
What is the primary purpose of smudging?
Wab Kinew is the current premier of Manitoba.
Wab Kinew is the current premier of Manitoba.
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What does TRC stand for, in the context provided?
What does TRC stand for, in the context provided?
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The United Nations Declaration of the Rights for Indigenous Peoples is also known as ______.
The United Nations Declaration of the Rights for Indigenous Peoples is also known as ______.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which is not part of the Dene Laws?
Which is not part of the Dene Laws?
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How many Indigenous languages are spoken in Canada?
How many Indigenous languages are spoken in Canada?
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North America is also known as _______ because of its shape.
North America is also known as _______ because of its shape.
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What is the main purpose of the 94 Calls to Action?
What is the main purpose of the 94 Calls to Action?
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The Seal Hunt Ban, implemented in 2009, had a minor positive impact on the Inuit economy.
The Seal Hunt Ban, implemented in 2009, had a minor positive impact on the Inuit economy.
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According to the content, what is a major contributing factor to food insecurity in the North?
According to the content, what is a major contributing factor to food insecurity in the North?
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The Williams Treaty involved the governments of Canada and Ontario, and seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the ____________________.
The Williams Treaty involved the governments of Canada and Ontario, and seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the ____________________.
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Match the following dates with their corresponding events regarding Indigenous rights in Canada:
Match the following dates with their corresponding events regarding Indigenous rights in Canada:
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What is the primary focus of UNDRIP?
What is the primary focus of UNDRIP?
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The Williams Treaty is known for having resulted in beneficial impacts on hunting and fishing rights for First Nations.
The Williams Treaty is known for having resulted in beneficial impacts on hunting and fishing rights for First Nations.
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What was a significant impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities?
What was a significant impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four 'R's' related to Indigenous perspectives?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four 'R's' related to Indigenous perspectives?
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According to Dene laws, it is acceptable to prioritize individual needs over the community's needs.
According to Dene laws, it is acceptable to prioritize individual needs over the community's needs.
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According to the content, what percentage of the Indigenous population lives on Reserves?
According to the content, what percentage of the Indigenous population lives on Reserves?
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The Indian Act was created in ______.
The Indian Act was created in ______.
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According to the content, When would a person lose their status according to the Indian Act, prior to Bill C-31?
According to the content, When would a person lose their status according to the Indian Act, prior to Bill C-31?
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Bill C-31 primarily focused on changing the Indian Act's policies regarding financial compensation for Indigenous peoples.
Bill C-31 primarily focused on changing the Indian Act's policies regarding financial compensation for Indigenous peoples.
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Match the Grandfather Teaching with its animal representative:
Match the Grandfather Teaching with its animal representative:
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According to the content, what does the Grandfather Teaching of humility encourage?
According to the content, what does the Grandfather Teaching of humility encourage?
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What percentage of residents in Grassy Narrows and Whitedog First Nations showed symptoms of mercury poisoning, according to a 2016 report?
What percentage of residents in Grassy Narrows and Whitedog First Nations showed symptoms of mercury poisoning, according to a 2016 report?
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The James Bay Agreement was signed in 1965.
The James Bay Agreement was signed in 1965.
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What are two things that the affected communities needed after the mercury poisoning?
What are two things that the affected communities needed after the mercury poisoning?
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The phrase 'We are all Treaty People' refers to the connection everyone has with the _________ and the crown.
The phrase 'We are all Treaty People' refers to the connection everyone has with the _________ and the crown.
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Match the following social movements or agreements with their descriptions:
Match the following social movements or agreements with their descriptions:
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The treaties between Britain and the Mi’Kmaq peoples were primarily designed to:
The treaties between Britain and the Mi’Kmaq peoples were primarily designed to:
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The treaties between Britain and the Mi’kmaq peoples included monetary agreements.
The treaties between Britain and the Mi’kmaq peoples included monetary agreements.
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What year did the Oka Crisis began?
What year did the Oka Crisis began?
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The Treaty of Niagara is considered a foundational document by ___________, but not recognized by the Government.
The Treaty of Niagara is considered a foundational document by ___________, but not recognized by the Government.
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Match the following events with their respective dates:
Match the following events with their respective dates:
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The Oka Crisis was triggered by:
The Oka Crisis was triggered by:
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The Treaty of Niagara included a land cession written in Wampum.
The Treaty of Niagara included a land cession written in Wampum.
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Name one of the main components of the agreements made between Britain and Mi'kmaq peoples?
Name one of the main components of the agreements made between Britain and Mi'kmaq peoples?
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What was the initial catalyst for the formation of the group described in the text?
What was the initial catalyst for the formation of the group described in the text?
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The group described was primarily initiated and led by men.
The group described was primarily initiated and led by men.
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What is one way that social media has aided Indigenous resistance movements, as described in the text?
What is one way that social media has aided Indigenous resistance movements, as described in the text?
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The group's slogan, as mentioned, is 'Protect the ____, the water, and the sky'.
The group's slogan, as mentioned, is 'Protect the ____, the water, and the sky'.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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According to the information provided, what is NOT one of the primary reasons for oral storytelling?
According to the information provided, what is NOT one of the primary reasons for oral storytelling?
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A storyteller is free to change a story every time it is told regardless of the listener's needs.
A storyteller is free to change a story every time it is told regardless of the listener's needs.
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What is one of the initial protocols for storytelling?
What is one of the initial protocols for storytelling?
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Study Notes
Indigenous Studies Exam Notes
- Medicine Wheel: Represents the interconnectedness of Indigenous culture.
- Métis: Métis people share traditions of their First Nation and European ancestors. Lived mostly in the Prairies (Manitoba) and Ontario. Distinct and recognized people and nation with a language – Michif (combining elements of French, English, and First Nations languages).
- Inuit: Indigenous peoples of the arctic. Inuk - one person.
- First Nation: Original inhabitants of Canada, often occupying territories south of the arctic. Always use the correct nation's name whenever 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: Mohawk people in Quebec protested the construction of a golf course on a Mohawk burial site.
- Grassy Narrows: Commercial fishing ban in the 1970s due to high mercury levels in fish. In 2016, over 90% of residents had mercury poisoning symptoms.
- 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 in Indigenous ceremonies.
- Water: Sacred in Indigenous cultures.
- Pow Wow: A celebration where Indigenous people dance, eat, sing, and buy/sell crafts. It's a place for participants to show pride and respect for their culture.
- Smudging: Sacred smoke from burning medicinal or sacred plants (tobacco, sage, cedar, sweetgrass) traditionally used in ceremonies for purifying or cleansing.
- Wab Kinew: Member of the Onigaming First Nation, near the Manitoba border.
Short Answer Topics
- Indigenous Languages: More than 70 spoken in Canada.
- Treaty Territory: The specific treaty territory where a student resides.
- 4 R's of Indigenous Education: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility.
- Dene Laws: Indigenous laws for the Indigenous Dene people, which include sharing, helping each other, loving each other, respecting elders, and maintaining a respectful behavior.
- Indigenous Population on Reserves: 37.5% live on reserves.
- Indian Act: Created in 1876. Women lost status if married a non-Indigenous man. Individuals who obtained higher education (e.g., a university degree) or professional licensure could also lose status.
- Bill C-31: Implemented in 1985. Reversed some of the discriminatory effects of the Indian Act, allowing individuals to regain status or eligibility for Indian Act benefits.
Other Topics
- TRC: Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Established in 2008 by the Canadian government. 94 calls to action established to guide reconciliation. Created to document the history and truth about residential schools and provide a path forward for reconciliation.
- Nunavut: Created in 1999.
- Grassy Narrows Impact: Mercury poisoning from contaminated fish, affecting 90% of residents.
- Medicine Tobacco: Offered as a thank you to elders and the Creator.
- James Bay Project and Agreement (1975): Government acknowledgment of Cree and Inuit ownership of land, including hunting, trapping, and fishing rights. Compensation was part of the agreement.
- Treaty People: All people connected to the treaties with the Crown.
- Idle No More: An Indigenous-led social movement.
- Water Contamination in First Nations: Communities experience water contamination from industrial or other contaminants, necessitating boiling water before use.
- Oka Crisis: Dispute over land use in Oka, Quebec, between the Mohawk people and the municipality. Included building a 9-hole golf course on Mohawk land.
- Ipperwash: Land dispute involving the Canadian government and the Ojibwe community in Ipperwash, Ontario. The land was promised back after the war. A settlement was reached in 2016.
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Dive into the essential concepts of Indigenous Studies with this comprehensive exam notes quiz. Covering the Medicine Wheel, Métis, Inuit, and the importance of Elders and Faithkeepers, this resource provides a solid foundation for understanding Indigenous culture and history. Perfect for students seeking to deepen their knowledge of the original inhabitants of Canada.
