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Indigenous
Referring to the original inhabitants of a region, particularly in the context of Native peoples.
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Eeyou Istchee
Name for the Cree territory in the Eastern James Bay region, meaning 'The People’s Land'.
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Anishinaabe
Autonym for a group of culturally related First Peoples, translates as 'first man' or 'good person'; also referred to as the Ojibwa.
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Medewiwin
A secretive religion among woodlands peoples, focuses on sacred healing methods and maintaining a relationship with the earth.
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Cree
The most populous Indigenous people on Turtle Island, widely distributed from Alberta to Quebec, and with the most spoken Indigenous language within Canadian borders.
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Royal Proclamation of 1763
Issued by King George III, asserting British control over North America and stating that Aboriginal title to lands exists.
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Fur Trade
Economic system based on the exchange of fur, primarily beaver pelts, that heavily involved Indigenous peoples as middlemen.
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Cultural Appropriation
The act of taking or using elements of one culture by members of another culture without permission, often leading to loss of cultural identity.
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Wiigwaasabak
Birchbark scrolls used by the Anishinaabe to record complex patterns, allowing for the preservation of oral history and sacred knowledge.
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Norval Morrisseau
An Indigenous artist known as 'Copper Thunderbird' and 'the Picasso of the North', who founded the Woodland School of Art.
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Algonquian Languages
A family of languages spoken by various Indigenous peoples in North America, including the Cree and Anishinaabe.
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Seasonal Animal Migrations
The cyclical movement of various animal species which Indigenous nations follow for hunting and sustenance.
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Seven Years War
A global conflict from 1756 to 1763 primarily between Britain and France, significantly impacting Indigenous groups.
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Chickasaw
A Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States, known for their historical resilience and rich culture.
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Cree Youth
Young members of the Cree Nation, particularly those from the James Bay area, who are integral to the continuation of Cree culture and language.
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Pictograph
A symbol or image used to represent an idea or object, typically found in Indigenous art and storytelling.
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