13 Questions
What term was historically used by early explorers from Europe to refer to the indigenous people of the land?
Indians
Which term is considered offensive if used by non-Indigenous persons to refer to Indigenous people?
Indian
What is the official designation of Indigenous people used by the Government of Canada?
Aboriginal
Which term specifically refers to Indigenous peoples that are not Inuit or Metis?
First Nations
What term is used to refer to the peoples of the far north and is considered derogatory today?
Eskimo
What term refers to the combination of French and Indigenous peoples resulting in a unique culture?
Metis
What term was historically used to identify indigenous persons, issues, and culture, but is not in widespread use at present time?
Native
Which term specifically refers to the peoples of the far north and is considered derogatory today?
Eskimo
What term is the result of the combination of French and Indigenous peoples, resulting in a unique culture?
Metis
Which term refers to something unique to and arising from a particular area, encompassing all First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples?
Indigenous
What term is an official designation of Indigenous people used by the Government of Canada?
Aboriginal
Which term specifically refers to Indigenous peoples that are not Inuit or Metis?
First Nations
What term is used by the Government of Canada as part of an official acknowledgement of indigeneity?
Indian
Test your knowledge on the terminology related to indigenous peoples in Canada, including the historical usage of terms like 'Indians' and 'Native'. Explore the significance and implications of these terms in addressing indigeneity.
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