First Nations in Canada

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/first-nations-in-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of first nations governments?634 recognized governments
2. What is the geographical distribution?Concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia, with presence across Canada
3. What are First Nations people?First Nations people are the original peoples of Canada who have lived there for thousands of years. They have many different cultures, languages, and traditions.
4. Where do most First Nations live in Canada?About half of the First Nations are in Ontario and British Columbia. They live in places like forests, lakes, and coastlines.

Indigenous sovereignty: The inherent right of Indigenous peoples to govern themselves and their territories.
Oral traditions: A method of preserving and transmitting knowledge, history, and culture through spoken word.
Self-determination: The right of a people to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Colonization: The establishment of control by one power over a dependent area or people.