Mi'kmaw Studies - Indigenous Peoples of Canada Intro

Indigenous societies were much more _________ compared to European societies

Which was not one of the Three Sisters planted by the Iroquois and other Indigenous groups?

What is the most widely spoken language in Nunavut?

This man is best known as a leader of the Métis who advocated and fought for their rights. He was a founder of Manitoba.

A spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that is used as an emblem for a group of people.

The name Canada comes from an Iroquian word - Kanata - meaning:

This city's football team name was offensive to many Inuit, who do not want to be mascots.

This was painted by this "Woodlands School" artist:

National Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with which annual seasonal occurrence?

Number of distinct Indigenous languages in Canada

This massive Great Lake is known as Gichigami ("large body of water") by local First Nations

A major standoff between Mohawk land defenders and the Canadian government happened here in 1990

The new name for the Edmonton Eskimos is the

What was the official charge Louis Riel was charged by the Canadian government for?

What year was the last residential school in Canada closed?

A national Indigenous organization focused on advancing rights and interests of First Nations

Which was not part of the Indian Act of 1876?

Which is not an Indigenous group in Canada?

Jody Wilson-Raybould, former Assembly of First Nations chief, was our federal minister of:

The Mi'kmaq share this region with other Indigenous groups

Which is not an Inuit invention?

The Indian Act ended in:

This non-specific term is preferred when referring to any person in Canada whose ancestors were the first peoples

What year did National Aboriginal Day become National Indigenous Peoples Day?

This sacred ceremony, meaning 'to give' in Chinook, was banned by the Canadian government until 1951.

Which is not an Indigenous place name?

The year Indigenous people in Canada finally won the right to vote

He served as an MLA in Ontario and famously brought the Meech Lake Accord to an end

He is the first Canadian Premier of First Nations background (Current Premier of Manitoba)

A person in many Indigenous cultures with access to, and influence in, the spirit world.

She was a famous Mi'kmaq poet known for her poem "I Lost my Talk"

Ice hockey and _________ (a sport with Indigenous origins) are national sports of Canada

The Métis are known for being master ____________ hunters.

Name this Indigenous Group

Which was not part of residential schools in Canada?

It is estimated that Indigenous peoples have been living in Canada for at least ___________ years.

What province has the largest population of Indigenous peoples in Canada?