GGRA02H3 Lecture 3: G_ WEEK 3 READING NOTES
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Bobiwash, r. (1997) the history of native people in the toronto area: an overview," in: King, t. (2012) as long as the grass in green," in: king, t. the inconvenient indian, The toronto islands, were important stopping places for the native fishery and were described as places of healing and spiritual renewal. The toronto area offered a rich habitat both for first nations societies practising hunting and gathering and those pursuing agricultural horticultural activities. The toronto area supported many different types of habitat. The waterways also provided natural travel routes, and there were many fine harbours and lees to find shelter in. The first nations in north america were the original affluent society : Which means that the amount of time they had to spend to fulfill their subsistence needs was less and therefore their was a lot of leisure time during the day. The lakes are an important source of precipitation throughout the year.
