The Diversity and Origins of Canadian First Nations People

Define the following term:

First Peoples

• The inhabitants of North America prior to European contact; includes many diverse groups of First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• A term that came into common usage in the 1970's to replace the offensive term "Indian". It refers to both status and non-status First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• An Aboriginal people in the Northern Canada who live above the tree line.

• Originating from a place.

Define the following term:

Inuit

• The inhabitants of North America prior to European contact; includes many diverse groups of First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• A term that came into common usage in the 1970's to replace the offensive term "Indian". It refers to both status and non-status First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• An Aboriginal people in the Northern Canada who live above the tree line.

• Originating from a place.

Define the following term:

First Nations

• The inhabitants of North America prior to European contact; includes many diverse groups of First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• A term that came into common usage in the 1970's to replace the offensive term "Indian". It refers to both status and non-status First Nations and Inuit Peoples.

• An Aboriginal people in the Northern Canada who live above the tree line.

• Originating from a place.

Define the following;

Language Families

• Variations of a language used by groups of speakers who are often regionally or socially based. They may differ in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

• The systematic study of how language works. Focused on sound systems, the relationship between form and meaning, and how languages change over time.

• A group of languages that likely evolved from a common language.

• The principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way (speech, writing, or gesture) between family members.

Define the following;

Dialects

• Variations of a language used by groups of speakers who are often regionally or socially based. They may differ in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

• The systematic study of how language works. Focused on sound systems, the relationship between form and meaning, and how languages change over time.

• A group of languages that likely evolved from a common language.

• The principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way (speech, writing, or gesture) between family members.

Define the following;

Oral Tradition

• Communication through mouth. It includes individuals conversing with each other, be it direct conversation or telephonic conversation.

• Knowledge that is passed down from one generation to the next by way of spoken word. It consists of a collection of knowledge in the form of story, prayer, song.

• A group of languages that likely evolved from a common language.

• The principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way (speech, writing, or gesture) between family members.

__________ is a formal agreement between sovereign (independent) nations

• Emacity

• Proclamation

• Contract

• Treaty

__________ occurs when something of cultural, historical significance is returned to the original owner.

• Caitiff

• Proclamation

• Repatriate

• Bounty

How is the accuracy of the work done by a historian affected by using translated, written versions of an oral language? (select all that may apply)

• Words are lost in translation and can lead to miscommunication.

• Daedal is lost and can lead to misunderstanding.

• Facial expressions that communicate context are lost.

• Change in voice and tone is lost.

Identify the most popular scientific migration theory.

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