IS-1017 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Aboriginal Peoples In Canada, Indian Act, Omen
11 Oct 2018
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The history of north america began with the arrival of europeans to the shores of this continent: truth: There is a long history of this country prior to european arrival. The newcomers, however, set down their version of history in writing. It is only in recent years that mainstream canadians are learning of that true history of first nations and their contributions in building this country: terminology misunderstanding: This terms aboriginal, indigenous, and native are used to define one homogenous group of people in canada: truth: The terms aboriginal, native, and indigenous are used as general terms to collectively describe three distinct cultural groups known as the inuit, the metis, and first nations. Each of the three groups has its own unique historical background, culture and political goals: rights and benefits misunderstanding: First nations are the only peoples to have special rights and benefits above other canadians: truth:
