Western Subarctic and Arctic Indigenous Studies 101

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the lecture on Western Subarctic and Arctic Indigenous studies.

Dene

A group of Indigenous peoples found in the Subarctic region, formerly known as Athapaskans, comprising 26 closely related languages.

Denendeh

The territory referred to by the Dene people, meaning 'Land of the People'.

Dane-Zaandreamers

Individuals in Dene nations who receive visions and songs from Heaven as part of their creation beliefs.

Thule

A cultural group in the Arctic known for adaptations to marine environments and whaling, existing around 1000-400 BP.

Nunavut

A territory in Canada established on April 1st, 1999, meaning 'our land' or 'taking back what was taken from us.'

Inuit

An Indigenous people of the Arctic, recognized under Canadian law as part of the Indigenous peoples.

Paleo-Indians

The early occupants of the Western Subarctic region referred to by archaeologists.

Navajo and Apache

Peoples who are southern Athapaskan speakers, separated culturally and linguistically from Northern groups.

Archaeology

The study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture, crucial for understanding Indigenous history.

Nunavut Land Claim Agreement

An agreement signed in 1993 that includes self-government and management of land and resources for the Inuit.