CHC2P: Inuit and Métis Relations in Canada Quiz

When did Nunavut officially become an independent territory in Canada?

• April 1985

• April 1999

• April 2008

• April 2010

What was the main goal of Bill C-31?

• To increase taxes

• To address gender discrimination of the Indian Act

• To reduce immigration

• To promote industrialization

What role did Paul Okalik play in achieving the creation of Nunavut?

• He was a musician

• He was a chef

• He was a professional athlete

• He was a researcher and negotiator for the Tunngavik Federation of Nunavut

How long was the period of negotiation for the land agreement and settlement that created Nunavut?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

What was the largest land claim and settlement by Indigenous people in Canada’s history?

• $2 billion

• $1.15 billion

• $1 billion

• $500 million

How long did Paul Okalik serve as the premier of Nunavut?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 8 years

• 5 years

What is the origin of most Métis people in Canada?

• First Nations women and Spanish colonists

• First Nations women and German colonists

• First Nations women and Italian colonists

• First Nations women and French or British colonists

When were Métis recognized as a distinct Indigenous group in the Constitution Act?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1982

• 1985

When was the Métis National Council formed?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1983

• 1985

What did the Métis Nation of Canada adopt in 2002 to preserve and celebrate Métis culture and language?

• A new constitution

• A new anthem

• A new flag

• A new definition