Aboriginal Peoples In Canada PDF
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This document discusses the Aboriginal peoples of North America, highlighting the Canadian Constitution's recognition of three groups: Indian, Metis, and Inuit. It also notes the presence of First Nations peoples in Manitoba and their linguistic and cultural diversity. Furthermore, the document mentions treaties and residential schools, which aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Western culture and Christianity.
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**Aboriginal:** The descendants of the original inhabitants of North America. The Canadian Constitution recognizes 3 groups of Aboriginal peoples: 1. 2. 3. Canada\'s aboriginal peoples live in rural and metro areas, as well as on reserve land. - In Manitoba there are 5 different linguist...
**Aboriginal:** The descendants of the original inhabitants of North America. The Canadian Constitution recognizes 3 groups of Aboriginal peoples: 1. 2. 3. Canada\'s aboriginal peoples live in rural and metro areas, as well as on reserve land. - In Manitoba there are 5 different linguistic (language) groups of First Nations peoples with their own history and culture including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Manitoba\'s First Nation\'s Communities: 63 **Treaty:** A solemn promise that is made between two parties. In Canada, treaties are between Canada/\"The Crown\" (party 1) & First Nations people (party 2), and are in effect as long as \"the sun shines, the grass grows, and rivers flow.\" In Canada existed Indian Residential Schools which aimed to assimilate Indigenous children to Western culture (European-influenced culture), Christianity, and expunge (rid) them of Indigenous cultures and languages. - - - - - - - - -
