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Indigenous Trade Networks Thrived Long Before the Arrival of Europeans
There used to be millions of us. Although there were no population counts, best estimates suggest that there were at least 40 million of us in the...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 21+ Important Indigenous People to Celebrate
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 we have compiled a list of 21+ important Indigenous people from all walks of life. It is a...
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A Brief Look at Indian Hospitals in Canada
We would like to acknowledge that this article was framed from the research and writing of authors Maureen Lux (Separate Beds: A History of Indian...
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The Impact of Smallpox on First Nations on the West Coast
The Bostonian Robert Kemp, on the brig Otter just north of the Queen Charlotte Islands in December 1810, reported that "the Natives are all infected...
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Reflections in 2017 on the 1967 Centennial Speech of Chief Dan George
As Canadians from coast to coast to coast prepare to mark Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017, I wanted to revisit and reflect on the late Chief...
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Why Are There Stereotypes About Indigenous Peoples?
Following every training session we ask learners if they would kindly take the time to fill in a survey about the training. We find these surveys...
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Harry Daniels: The Man Who Put Métis in the Constitution
Harry Daniels will share with Louis Riel the honor of having introduced the rights of the Métis people in the Constitution of Canada: Riel in s. 31...
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Eskimo Identification Tags Replaced Traditional Names
In Inuit tradition, a child is not considered to be a complete person until they receive an atiq or “soul name,” usually given at birth. The...
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Snapshot of Indian Act Denial of Status for Indigenous Women
When an Indian woman marries outside the band, whether a non-treaty Indian or a white man, it is in the interest of the Department, and in her...
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10 Quotes John A. MacDonald Made About First Nations
July 1 is Canada Day, a day during which many Canadians celebrate the achievements of the founding fathers of this country. Sir John Alexander...