English Test #1 Grade 11 Terminologies
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say the definition of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples are the original people of a land
say the definition of First Nations
largest group of Indigenous Peoples in Canada; original people of Turtle Island
say the definition of inuit
homeland in the Arctic; Inuktitut is their language
say the definition of Métis Peoples
Mixed-race descendants of First Nation and European peoples
say the definition of Native
An outdated collective term referring to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit but has largely been replaced by Indigenous.
say the definition of Indian
In Canada, “Indian” is a legal term under the Indian Act. Outside of that legal use, the term is outdated and often seen as offensive.
say the definition of Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the ability to make your own choices without outside control
say the definition of Assimilation
when one group is forced to give up its culture and adopt another
say the definition of Colonization
Colonization is when one group of people takes control over another group’s land and resources
say the definition of Self-governance
when a community or nation makes its own rules/decisions
say the definition of Worldview
Worldview is the way a person or a group sees the world, including their beliefs and values.
say the definition of Treaties
Treaties are formal agreements between nations.
say the definition of Royal Proclamation of 1763
British law saying Indigenous had land rights and only the Crown could make treaties
say the definition of Land agreements (pg. 25)
deals between Indigenous Peoples and the government about sharing land
say the definition of The Indian Act
Canadian law controlling many parts of First Nations lives (land, status, governance)
say the definition of Indian Status
legal identity under the Indian Act, affecting rights/benefits
say the definition of Residential Schools
Residential schools were government- and church-run schools in Canada where Indigenous children were taken from their families.
say the definition of 60s Scoop
thousands of Indigenous children taken from families and placed in non-Indigenous homes, foster
say the definition of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
documented residential school history and the impacts; made Calls to Action
say the definition of MMIWG National Inquiry
investigated violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people