Human Origins & First Peoples of Canada

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First Nations living on the Great Plains had a very different way of life than those living on the Northwest Coast?

Stories that tell the beginning of the world.

During a hunt the Indigenous peoples used skillful decoy techniques to round up herds and stampede them off a 10m cliff.

A formal agreement between First Nations and the government that clarifies Indigenous rights to land and resources.

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Relied on bison for food, shelters were nomadic and easily mobile (e.g., Tipi), and traveled by canoe.

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Wisdom'. To make decisions based on knowledge and experience.

The 'Great Law of Peace' for the People of the Longhouse is one of the earliest known treaties between First Nations.

First Nations languages have been classified into 15 different language families.

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A group of languages that likely evolved from a common language (e.g., Anishinaabe, Siouan, Dene, etc.).

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Respect'. Condition of being honored and honoring others.

The best way to learn a communities creation story or teachings means approaching __________ from that community.

These arrangements of boulders were made by the First Peoples, located in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Inuit Snow Goggles?

This confederacy is now composed of Six different Indigenous nations that have similar, although not identical cultures.

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Honesty'. Speaking and acting truthfully and having good morals.

A collection of knowledge (through prayers, stories, and songs) that is passed from one generation to the next.

The Haudenosaunee peoples are sometimes referred to as the "People of the Wigwam".

Relied on fish as a food source, shelters were more permanent settlements, and traveled in large dugout boats.

A set of values, beliefs, and assumptions about the world and how it works.

This genetic Anthropology study was launched in 2005 to map historical migration patterns. Collects and analyzes DNA.

This supercontinent began to break apart approximately 175 million years ago by a process known as continental drift.

Statistics Canada suggests that about 94 % of Indigenous languages are at risk of extinction.

Which Onondagan warrior is credited with persuading the "5 nations" to stop the violence and become 1 peaceful nation.

The predominant Indigenous peoples of Canada south of the Arctic. Came into common usage to replace the word “Indian".

This Anishinaabe creation story tells of the traditional territory that encircles the Great Lakes and southern Manitoba.

As a whole, this North American Indigenous symbol represents the relationship between various elements of the world.

Which commonly used phrase comes from the peace that was reached that formed the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Truth'. To know and understand all the 7 teachings.

DNA studies suggest that all human beings descend from a group of people whose home was AFRICA about 60,000 years ago.

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Humility'. Being humble and not arrogant.

Indigenous people in Northern Canada who live above the tree line in Nunavut, NWT, Yukon, Northern Quebec and Labrador.

Proposed migration route to the Americas from Asia. What is now water was a submerged landmass above water.

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animial teaches us 'Courage'. Our ability to face danger, fear, and be confident.

Beginning nearly 6000 years ago and continuing until the mid-19th century, Indigenous peoples used this area to hunt.

The Indigenous peoples would often waste many parts of the Buffalo, only to use the fur hides and some meat.

What are the 6 Haudenosaunee nations that form the Grand Council today.

Dialects are considered variations of a language (e.g., vocabulary, grammar, pronounciation) used by groups of speakers.

Within the 7 sacred teachings, which animal teaches us 'Love'. To love oneself so that you can love others.

A site here has found archeological evidence that predates human settlement before N. America....First Seafarers ?

What is this?

This Cree word is a doctrine that represents the interconnected nature of relationships, communities and nature.

This term refers to any of the 'original people' for a particular region or even country.