A Brief History of Saskatchewan First Nations Tribes Saskatchewan as a geographical area was over time home to many indigenous cultures. Social and environmental conditions forced human migrations across the Americas. The three main tribes were the Cree, Assiniboine, and the Saulteaux (Curtis xi). The Cree were split in two tribes, the Plains Cree and the Woods Cree. The Saulteaux tribe was also referred to as Plains Ojibwa (Curtis xii).
When we hear the word “inuit” we inevitably think of people living in igloos, fishing in a hole made in the ice and wearing fur coats. Though it’s true that the Inuit have long been living such a traditional life, essentially nomadic, in strong relation to nature, the last decades provided huge changes in the way these peoples’ lives were ruled and especially through the last major change, occurred less than ten years ago, the creation of Nunavut territory. Nunavut has become the largest and newest territory of Canada when it was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999 via the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act. It resulted in the first major change to Canada's map since the incorporation of the new province of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949. Nunavut means 'our land' in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit.
Although his introduction is extensive and makes it difficult to pinpoint his thesis, Gordon’s argument proves it quite well by showing that this historical figure was reinterpreted as a symbol to fit the political needs of the country and specific groups in specific ways. At times, Gordon gets so bogged down in detail that the reader might be tempted to think that he has lost sight of his objective, getting lost in the “trees” so badly that he no longer can conceptualize the “forest,” but he always manages to emerge from these detailed discussions of Canadian history to clarify the issues that pertain to his thesis. The manner in which the article is written appears to uplift Cartier and hold him as a heroic icon for generations to witness, whereas the book illustrates Cartier’s historical significance to specific events by providing factual details in a neutral position. As this suggests, Gordon is a little dry in places and a trifle confusing, but ultimately he proves his points and offers valuable insight on the role of historical heroes within the framework of an era’s contemporary
Prior to this rebellion, Metis were being taken advantage off, losing their land to Canadian Europeans and losing their children to Residential Schools. Riel and the rebellion attempted to protect this land as well as the First Nation culture. Riel was so dedicated to the cause that he created a provisional government to try to negotiate with the Canadian government. Furthermore, Riel also led the Northwest Rebellion in 1885. When the Canadian Pacific Railway was under construction, funding was taking from the Indian Budget.
Sir John A. Macdonald Confederation Speech History Assignment Kaltun Abdirahman Dave Nesbitt CHI4U 07/11/14 Honourable members, in this speech I would like to state some of the internal and external factors that influence the confederation of Canada. There are numerous influences which have caused us to consider becoming a confederation. The internal factors include political standstill resulting from the current political structure and The Intercolonial Railway of Canada which would improve trade, military movement, and transportation in general. On the other hand, the external factors include the American civil war, the U.S. doctrine of Manifest Destiny and the Fenian raids. Now, in regards to the comparative advantages of a Legislative
With this wide range of choices, a family can get to choose with their own preference. Old time radio favorites influenced many important entertainers we have in modern times. Canada emerged from its colonial past with a unique political art, music, and literature. Ironically, at a time when Canadians have the most confidence to make a virtue of their diversity, their cultural environment is rapidly becoming a piece of the American "entertainment" market. The order in council through which the Massey Commission was formed stated "it is in the national interest to give encouragement to institutions which express national feeling, promote common understanding and add to the variety and richness of Canadian
Author’s Name Professor’s Name Course Name Date Due Canada’s social history Over the years, Canada’s citizenship arguments on political and social theories have undergone reissuance. Through this we realize how class, gender, ethnicity and race have shaped Canadians history from the early 21st century. These heated debates have led to various theories illustrating how unequal citizenship has been practised and applied in the institutions and power systems of Canadian society. Between the years 1920 and 2005, Canada has encountered complex challenges in its social history (Cross 345). This has been caused by its multifaceted design of ethnic and cultural diversity.
The relationship was positive at the beginning of the Native-European contact because of their reliance on each other for trade goods but in turn, negative consequences of Native-European contact arose during the fur trade which resulted in the relationships becoming weakened and problematic. It is evident that Indian tribes and way of life changed significantly because of contact with Europeans, both positively and negatively. Ramsay Cook described the beginning of the European settlement in North America, “The Amerindians initial contact with European economic organization came through the fur trade. At least in
CANADIAN TRADE WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM BY ABDULLAHI MOHAMMUD DATE: 03 – April - 2013 SECTION 1 History: Trade relations between Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K) first started with the fur trade. The Aboriginal people traded animal fur especially beaver pelts for other manufactured goods such as knifes, pots, kettles, beads, needles, and blankets with the British ships. In 1610, Henry Hudson discovered the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) which was then known as (The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson’s Bay). The HBC Company was then formed in 1670. Battery exchange of fur for weapons Natives trading with HBC ship Standards of Trade Supplies | Value of Supplies in Beaver Pelts | 2.25 Kg of sugar | 1 beaver pelt | 1 gun | 12 beaver pelts | 2 scissors | 1 beaver pelt | 20 fish hooks | 1 beaver pelt | 1 pair of shoes | 1 beaver pelt | Trade between the two countries developed at a slow rate because of the misunderstandings over the rightful control of Canada between France and England.
Running head: CIRCUMPOLAR SHAMANISM Spirits of the Frozen Earth Shamanism in Circumpolar Indigenous Peoples The northern most territories of North America and Siberia are harsh environments of ice and snow. The indigenous peoples of these regions have, until recently, relied heavily on hunting and fishing as the main subsistence method. In the cultures of circumpolar people, where weather conditions and hunting could be unpredictable, the belief in the ability to control aspects of life through the supernatural was essential to daily life. Through these beliefs the role of the shaman developed. Due to the comparable harsh environments faced by indigenous peoples in these circumpolar regions, cultural similarities have arisen and remain with regards to the importance and role of the shaman.