Canadian First Nations
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The Feast of the Dead
Before contact and into the seventeenth century, Native Americans had a number of fascinating customs of great importance. One of these was the Feast of the Dead.
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Gathering Wild Rice on the River
Gathering wild rice in canoes by traditional method is wonderfully rewarding work for Native people during late August and early September.
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Historical Development of Indian Status
Through various pieces of legislation eventually consolidated into the Indian Act, the Government has assumed the right to define the identity of Aboriginal people.
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First Nations Treaties in Canada
Many people assume that during this treaty making process the First Nations involved were passive participants and blindly accepted what the government offered.
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Peaked Cap Worn by the Mi'kmac
Mi'kmac people are devoted to their indigenous identity. One way they can express that is with clothing. The peaked cap that women wear is a unique necessity.
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Treaty Right To Education
When the old Chiefs negotiated the treaty right for education it was done to guarantee the future for their children and those yet unborn.
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Understanding First Nations Spirituality
In modern society there is a tendency to equate First Nation spirituality with religion. However according to the Elders, First Nation spirituality is a path not a dogma.
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The Residential School Experience
Beginning in the 1630's in New France, residential schools were created focused on the assimilation of First Nations societies in Canada.
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Legend of the Prairie Crocus
Wapee, a Blackfoot boy on a vigil of manhood, befriends a plain white flower and learns wisdom, kindness, courage, and peace. His repayment is the point of the legend.
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The Legend of Napi and the Rock
The Okotoks Erratic is the largest rock in the Foothills Erratic Train. The Blackfoot Legend of Napi and the Rock tells how the erratic broke in two.
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Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump
Bringing down a buffalo was no small feat for the Plains Indians. It required planning, organization and team work. Here's how they did it.
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