Indigenous Studies Overview
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What does Indigenous research methodology primarily prioritize?

  • Strict adherence to Western scientific standards
  • Individual analysis of findings
  • Collaboration and relationship-building (correct)
  • Data collection through quantitative methods
  • Which research method emphasizes storytelling and interviews to understand Indigenous cultures?

  • Qualitative research (correct)
  • Both qualitative and quantitative research
  • Quantitative research
  • Experimental research
  • What is a key tenet of insurgent research methodology?

  • To exclude Indigenous knowledge systems
  • To align with colonial research frameworks
  • To empower Indigenous communities (correct)
  • To emphasize statistical data
  • What does the term 'tribal epistemology' refer to?

    <p>Knowledge understood within Indigenous cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Indigenous contexts, ontology primarily concerns understanding what?

    <p>Being and existence related to nature and community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does axiology refer to in Indigenous epistemologies?

    <p>Values and ethics concerning living beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term specifically refers to Indigenous peoples in Canada, excluding Métis and Inuit?

    <p>First Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a distinct group of Indigenous people with mixed ancestry in Canada?

    <p>Métis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of coppers in Northwest Coast cultures?

    <p>They serve as symbols of wealth and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that the first inhabitants of the Americas migrated by following coastlines?

    <p>Coastal Migration Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do angakoks play in Indigenous Arctic communities?

    <p>They are spiritual healers or leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized as a semi-subterranean home traditionally used by Indigenous peoples in cold regions?

    <p>Pit House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory posits that early humans known as the Clovis culture were the first to inhabit the Americas?

    <p>Clovis First Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Kaianeraserakowa promote within the Haudenosaunee?

    <p>Peace, unity, and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did humans migrate across the Bering Strait according to the Bering Strait Theory?

    <p>20,000-12,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the travois primarily used for?

    <p>Carrying goods and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Davin Report?

    <p>To recommend the establishment of residential schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who primarily negotiated the Post-Confederation Land Treaties?

    <p>Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main effect of the Pre-Confederation Treaties?

    <p>They allowed British settlers to expand into Indigenous territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the War of 1812, which groups were primarily involved on the British side?

    <p>Indigenous allies and British forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the Early British Land Treaties?

    <p>They often disregarded Indigenous land rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the Numbered Treaties negotiated?

    <p>1871–1921</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Métis Scrip?

    <p>To compensate Métis people for land rights after the Red River Rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region primarily experienced the signing of the Pre-Confederation Treaties?

    <p>Ontario and Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the military and trade alliances formed between the French and Indigenous groups?

    <p>To protect French colonial interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant issue arose from the Jesuit Relations authored by French missionaries?

    <p>They misrepresented Indigenous cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indigenous group did Samuel de Champlain form military alliances with to defend against the Iroquois?

    <p>Huron-Wendat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bill C-31 address in relation to Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>Gender discrimination in the Indian Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common consequence of enfranchisement policies for Indigenous peoples?

    <p>Assimilation into Canadian society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role likely pertains to John Brandt in the context of Indigenous or colonial history?

    <p>Key figure in fur trade negotiations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common practice regarding Indigenous peoples in New France, particularly in relation to the fur trade?

    <p>They were often enslaved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Tecumseh and what notable aspect is he recognized for?

    <p>A leader known for his resistance against American expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of Métis women in the fur trade?

    <p>Maintaining households and processing furs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is referring to the Métis as 'mixed' problematic?

    <p>It ignores their distinct cultural identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Two-Row Wampum' symbolize?

    <p>Peaceful coexistence and mutual respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Bimaadiziwin' emphasize in Anishinaabe philosophy?

    <p>A holistic way of living in balance and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Treaty Rights?

    <p>They are privileges guaranteed by agreements with the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Treaty Adhesion?

    <p>The process of Indigenous groups agreeing to previously negotiated treaties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the British North America Act?

    <p>It established the legislative foundation for Canada and its relationship with Indigenous peoples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Métis women play in cultural exchange?

    <p>They were integral in strengthening Métis identity through various interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary goals of the residential school system?

    <p>To assimilate Indigenous children into settler society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept from the Diné (Navajo) worldview emphasizes resilience through adversity?

    <p>Dinjii Zhuh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation was primarily aimed at the assimilation of Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant issue debated regarding parental access to children in residential schools?

    <p>Parents had limited ability to visit their children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Inuit and Métis children's experiences in residential schools differ from First Nations children?

    <p>Their experiences were unique with specific challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What day recognizes the contributions of Indigenous peoples in military service?

    <p>Indigenous Veterans Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Tommy Prince and what is he known for?

    <p>A distinguished Métis soldier and advocate for veterans' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Sixties Scoop' refer to?

    <p>The removal of Indigenous children from their families into foster care or adoption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indigenous Studies Overview

    • Indigenous research methods emphasize integration of Indigenous ways of knowing and doing, such as community engagement, oral traditions, and participatory action.
    • Indigenous methodologies prioritize collaboration, relationship-building, and decolonization, contrasting with traditional Western research methods.
    • Qualitative research focuses on understanding experiences, cultures, and lives of Indigenous peoples through interviews, storytelling, etc.
    • Quantitative research uses numbers and statistics (e.g., land use, health disparities, demographics) within Indigenous communities.
    • Insurgent Research Methodology challenges colonial research frameworks, focusing on Indigenous community empowerment.
    • Tribal Epistemology represents Indigenous knowledge systems, encompassing spiritual beliefs, oral histories, traditions, and community-specific worldviews.
    • Ontology, specifically within Indigenous contexts, relates being and existence interconnected with nature, community, and spirituality.
    • Axiology refers to Indigenous values and ethics, with respect for all life, reciprocity, and communal well-being.
    • Indigenous describes original inhabitants of a region with specific cultural, historical, and spiritual ties to the land.
    • First Nations represent Indigenous peoples in Canada (excluding Métis or Inuit), with diverse cultures, languages, and histories.
    • Métis are a distinct Indigenous group with mixed European-Indigenous ancestry, language (Michif), and cultural practices.
    • Inuit are Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.
    • Aboriginal is a collective term for Indigenous peoples of Canada including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
    • Native American describes Indigenous peoples of the United States, including various tribes and nations.
    • Kelp forests hold significant importance in many Indigenous cultures particularly along the Pacific Coast for food, tools, and medicines.
    • Beringia was a land bridge connecting Asia and North America during the Ice Age, often believed to be the migratory route for ancestors of Native Americans.
    • Angakoks are spiritual healers or leaders within many Indigenous Arctic communities.
    • Coppers were used in Northwest Coast cultures as symbols of wealth, status or ceremony.
    • Kaianeraserakowa (Great Law of Peace) is a constitution followed by the Haudenosaunee to promote peace, unity and governance.
    • Travois are a frame used to transport goods and tools historically used by Indigenous peoples in the Plains region, often attached to horses or dogs.
    • Pit Houses are semi-subterranean homes traditionally used by Indigenous peoples in cold regions for insulation.

    Perspectives on First Contact with Europeans

    • Potlatch is a gift-giving feast practiced by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, demonstrating wealth, social status, and social ties.
    • Great Law of Peace is the constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, emphasizing peace, unity, and governance.
    • Many Lodges Gathering describes indigenous gatherings symbolizing unity and shared customs.
    • Thule Period (circa 1000-1600 CE) marked development of Inuit culture and traditions in the Arctic.
    • People of the Dawn is a term for early Indigenous peoples in the northeastern Americas.

    Indigenous-Colonial Wars

    • Beaver War Thesis suggests Indigenous wars were driven mainly by fur trade competition.
    • Pemoussa is a term for a significant historical or cultural figure in Indigenous communities.

    Government Policy Period: French/British to Canadian Indian Policy

    • Bill C-31 addressed discrimination in the Indian Act regarding gender and enfranchisement.

    The Métis Period: Métis Identity, Repression & Resistance

    • Section 31/32 of the Manitoba Act outlines rights for Métis families after their presence in Manitoba lands.
    • "Logic of Elimination" refers to a colonial policy aimed at erasing Indigenous cultures, identities and societies.
    • Métis are a distinct Indigenous group with mixed European and Indigenous ancestry, language (Michif) and history.
    • Powley Test is a legal test used to determine Métis rights to hunt and fish in traditional territories.
    • Capote is a traditional Métis fur-trading coat.
    • Métis flag represents the unity of Métis people.

    Land Dispossession: Treaties & Scrip

    • Treaty Right is a right established through an Indigenous and government agreement for access to land, hunting, and fishing.
    • Treaty Adhesion outlines the process of joining an existing treaty by an Indigenous group.
    • Two-Row Wampum represents a peaceful coexistence agreement between the Haudenosaunee and European settlers.

    Residential School Period, History & Reflections of First Nations, Métis & Inuit

    • Pass System restricted Indigenous movement.
    • Chief Shingwauk was an important Anishinaabe leader and advocate for Indigenous rights, particularly in relation to education.

    WW1 & WW2 Indigenous Involvement

    • Charlotte Edith Monture and Mary Greyeyes were notable Indigenous women who served in the military during World Wars I and II.
    • Forgotten Soldiers represents Indigenous veterans who were often overlooked during World Wars I and II.
    • Bill C-51 was a Canadian law that made it illegal for Indigenous peoples to participate in activities deemed subversive to the Canadian government.

    Little Ice Age

    • Little Ice Age was a period of cooler temperatures that affected agricultural practices and the environment for Indigenous peoples in northern regions.

    Northwest Resistance

    • Northwest Resistance (1885) refers to the resistance of Métis and First Nation groups led by Louis Riel against the Canadian government's treatment of Indigenous peoples.

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