First Nations

Canada, I am guilty The tears come My heart breaks and tells me that this is all wrong and I grieve some more. I grieve for my brothers and sisters of the First Nations Their history is a culture that uses a rolling tongue that remembers everything and unites a community by the careful telling of the journeys of the First Nations since the birth of the world. Every word Every moment Every feeling Every truth Everything that is theirs, they remember including the pain and…

I will be giving a brief summary of Curve lake first nation; Curve Lake First Nation people are the Mississaugas of the great Anishnaabeg nation. The traditional language spoken by the Anishnaabeg was Anishinaabemowin. The name Anishnaabeg a name made from two parts. The first part of anishaw, which means “spontaneous”. The second part inauawese, which means “human-body”. This together translates to mean “spontaneous man”. The Anishnaabeg did not use a written alphabet. All teaching was done…

In source one, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, is expressing an Eurocentric view as he says that it is Britain’s duty to essentially fix the “barbaric” ways of the First Nations peoples. It is clear that this author has no respect for the lives of the First Nations people as he describes them being killed as a necessity in order for the Europeans to fulfill their God-given duty. Historically, Britain used to be an imperialistic society, which means they were…

white nations, including the English, French, and Americans have each fought for the domination of North America. Particularly England and France, whose rivalry in North America stretched over three centuries. Actively present in this rivalry, were First Nations who played a critical role in supporting new settlements and in several wars. First, their support undeniably influenced the survival of new settlements, contributing to the domination of the European powers. For instance, First Nations…

First Nations People are often represented negatively and worth less than average people. They are often considered animals instead of human, and are stereotyped as typical feather wearing, horse riding Indians. Stereotypes stretch from the noble savage to the Drunken Indian. These representations have a damaging effect on First Nations as their entire culture is being misinterpreted by the world. They are treated like the minority and feel voiceless when it comes to proving their points. An…

in our last staff meeting, that calling a First Nations woman a “dirty squaw” is offensive and should not be tolerated especially in a group home where individuals should feel safe and supported. For this reason, I think the group home should inform all residents and staff on why this behaviour needs to change. Educating others on the harmful effects of calling First Nations women “dirty squaws” will eliminate negative stereotypes, empower First Nations women to feel comfortable with their…

An Analysis of the Portrayal of First Nations People in Canada (Question 4) In many Canadian schools, students are taught about this mysterious culture where people who have been living in Canada for over many years have a different way of living from the rest of us. This is what many students tend to believe after taking a history class in school. However, Dion Fletcher argues that this dehumanizes the First Nations people since they are being reduced to people who simply where clothing made…

Europeans benefit the First Nations? The meeting of the Aboriginal people taught Europeans how to survive in the new world. Consequently, the meeting of the Europeans and First Nations started fur trading, because hats that were produced from beaver pelts were extremely popular in Europe. Furthermore, the fur trade has vastly affected the indigenous people lifestyle, cultures and religions. The fur trade effects have left negative and positive impacts on the First Nations. Nevertheless, most…

members living in Canada, the Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations in Canada and in North America. The James Smith Cree Nation is a diversion of the Cree Nation; a Cree First Nation band government. An agreement between band governments of First Nations at Fort Carlton over owned territory; current provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta (Postl et al. 2010). At the time of the treaty, the population of the James Smith Cree Nation was at about 134 members and had grown to a…

Europeans First Contact with the First Nations The First Nations people of Canada are a part of a larger group of people that are now known as the Aboriginal people of Canada. The Aboriginals are the first inhabitants known to exist in Canada. The Aboriginals also include the Metis and the Inuit (“Who Are”). It is assumed that the First Nations have been in Canada for at least 12,000 years. Today, the people of the First Nations tribe have a population of more than 850,000 people. The First…