Insufficient Topic Quiz

An unfair and untruthful generalization about a group of people or individuals based on certain characteristics.

To secure fighting allies or at least guarantee Indian neutrality.

Jean Baptiste Cope, the Mi'kmaq grand chief.

<p>A ceremonial feast where wealth and gifts are distributed or destroyed to demonstrate the host's generosity, power, and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process by which Indigenous individuals were given citizenship rights under Canadian law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The ability to own land and vote in government elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A spiritual journey where individuals seek guidance from a guardian spirit through dreams or visions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A ceremony where people draw smoke over their body as an offering to the spirits and the smoke cleanses the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A form of racism that is embedded in and through systems, laws, written or unwritten policies, which create a widespread unfair treatment of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assimilate First Nations people into Canadian society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through oral histories, which consist of spoken stories and legends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian society and erase their Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The coastline provided abundant natural resources, including a wide range of plant and animal life, making it a productive environment for survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The town of Oka, Quebec.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as keepers of traditional knowledge, spiritual guides, and advisors, passing on cultural and spiritual values to future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth, bringing people together and symbolizing their cultural identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is seen as a path that leads to the spirit world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They had no immunity to European diseases, particularly smallpox, which spread rapidly and caused widespread death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A contagious disease that affects the face and limbs, causing a rash that eventually leads to death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On a great wampum belt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grand Chief Membertou.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dudley George.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rita Joe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local Council, District Council, and Grand Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a traditional form of communication where participants sit in a circle and take turns speaking, using a sacred object to signify who is speaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipal, Provincial and Federal. Municipal governments handle local issues related to zoning, public utilities, and local roads. Provincial governments manage areas such as education, health care, transportation, and natural resources within the province. Federal governments have jurisdiction over nationwide matters, such as defense, immigration, foreign policy, and trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The residential schools were established to assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian society and eradicate their Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the idea that Aboriginal peoples have an inherent right to govern themselves, rather than receiving it as a gift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It established that any land &quot;discovered&quot; by Christian Europeans was theirs to claim, regardless of existing Indigenous laws and governance, and viewed Indigenous peoples as less than human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High poverty, substance abuse, suicide rates, unemployment, inadequate housing, and contaminated water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a policy that sought to remove all Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia to two reserves: Eskasoni and Sipekne'katik. The remaining reserves were sold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many Mi'kmaq were forced to live in substandard housing, and a significant percentage of the population left for New England due to the lack of jobs and economic opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A representative of the federal government who was responsible for enforcing policies on Canadian Native Tribes. They had authority over the Band Council and could remove any of its members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The land bridge theory, the watercraft theory, and the Australian/Oceania Model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A time so long past as to be indefinite in history or tradition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Cabot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of treaty that regulates church affairs and was signed between the Pope and a government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It furthered the fur trade between European countries and the Mi'kmaq, and it allowed the Mi’kmaq to use their language in the Catholic Mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provided steady access to European goods and secured alliances with the French against rival European powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It gained Mi'kmaq military support in conflicts, protecting the priest and missionary, and it spread Catholicism and reinforced French influence in North America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To document the history and impacts of residential schools, promoting healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce the number of Indigenous children in foster care, to develop a joint strategy to eliminate educational and employment gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and to acknowledge Aboriginal rights, including language rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to a significant disconnect between parents and children, resulting in abuse, loss of cultural identity, and difficulty adjusting back to their communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were created to control Indigenous mobility and assimilate them into settler society by introducing them to agriculture, Christianity, and a sedentary way of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were marginalized from the capitalist economy, traditional networks were disrupted, they were denied access to resources, and discriminatory legislation outlawed resource distribution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolated communities, high poverty rates, and high suicide and substance abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To repair harm by providing opportunities for those harmed and those who take responsibility for the harm to communicate about and address their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assimilation policies like residential schools have contributed to intergenerational trauma. Socioeconomic marginalization has led to systemic discrimination within the justice system. Underlining colonial values that negatively impact Indigenous peoples through policies, criminal laws, and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implement community-based justice systems, recognize that Indigenous people were disadvantaged in the justice system, and actually recognize the factors that led to overrepresentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significantly higher rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women compared to non-Indigenous women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The child welfare system often places Indigenous children in harmful environments, leaving them vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Indigenous girls often leave the system at 18 without life skills or family connections. The police response to missing and murdered Indigenous women is often marked by indifference and stereotypes, leading to less thorough investigations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drag the Red, Claudette Osborne's Family Investigation, and the Midnight Medicine Walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The risk of introducing infectious diseases could have devastating consequences for uncontacted tribes. There could be violence and exploitation from external forces. Uncontacted tribes could lose their culture and traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It provides a legal framework for Indigenous identity and access specific benefits. It governs reserves and band structures, making it difficult to repeal. Dismantling the Act would require a shift in how Canada shares land, resources, and decision-making with Indigenous peoples, a change that many Canadian governments won’t agree with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has resulted in cultural suppression, economic disadvantage, and social inequalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The act has been criticized for being too paternalistic and creating an unjust system with excessive costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prohibited Indigenous people from leaving reserves without permission from the Indian agent, it enforced enfranchisement of any First Nation admitted to university, and it could expropriate portions of reserves for roads, railways, and other public works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treaties are important because they guarantee rights to land, culture, hunting and fishing rights, and they show that a nation exists and its people have rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were signed to settle land claims and secure resources, and to avoid further conflict with European settlers. They were often called &quot;Peace and Friendship Treaties.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The treaty terms were often misrepresented, oral agreements did not match written ones, and European trickery often classified Indigenous lands as empty or unoccupied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treaties were signed to clear land claims and secure resources in order to avoid conflicts and promote development in a growing Canada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They viewed them as a way to protect their rights and ensure survival, offering essential support like food and medicine, but also acknowledging the loss of their autonomy and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional systems emphasized consensus and respect, while colonial systems often prioritized control and enforcement. Traditional systems are focused on community and collective decision-making, while colonial systems emphasize individual responsibility and separation of power. Traditional systems have a deeper connection to the land and spiritual values, while colonial systems are more focused on the economic development and utilization of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-government, for Indigenous peoples, is rooted in their inherent right to define, sustain, and perpetuate their identities, communities, and nations, with a focus on their relationship to the land and spiritual values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They could have been based on respect, equality, and partnership. They could have refrained from imposing Christianity and European customs. They could have focused on protecting Mi'kmaq independence and recognizing Indigenous rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An Anishnaabe, Ojibway boy who ran away from residential school and died of exposure on the railway tracks. His story brought light to the tragic experiences of Indigenous children in residential schools and led to greater awareness and calls for change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To document the history and impacts of residential schools, promote healing, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systemic racism, violence, and a lack of respect for the lives and safety of Indigenous women contribute to this devastating trend. In many instances, their cases are not investigated thoroughly, and they experience systemic discrimination within the justice system. The child welfare system often places Indigenous children in harmful environments, leaving them vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drag the Red, Claudette Osborne's Family Investigation, and the Midnight Medicine Walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal law that governs the relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations people. It was created to control and assimilate Indigenous peoples, denying them autonomy and self-determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has been criticized for being too paternalistic, creating an unjust system with excessive costs, and causing cultural tragedy for First Nations people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has contributed to cultural suppression, economic disadvantage, and social inequalities, creating a system of unequal rights and opportunities for Indigenous peoples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assimilation policies, socioeconomic marginalization, and colonial values that negatively impact Indigenous peoples through policies, criminal laws, and practices have contributed to this overrepresentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They aim to address systemic issues of inequality and racism, acknowledging the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and working towards a more just and equitable future. These recommendations are about addressing the lasting damage caused by colonialism, promoting healing and reconciliation, and ensuring that Indigenous peoples are treated with respect and dignity.</p> Signup and view all the answers