Understanding Treaties and First Nations

Nippon shares her love for walks with her kokum, who tells her about the tradition of storytelling among First Nations. The video explains the history of treaties in Canada, highlighting the friendship between newcomers and First Nations. It discusses the impact of treaties on both groups and their modern recognition. The video emphasizes the responsibilities of all Canadians to honor these treaties and celebrates the annual treaty days.

What does Nippon's name mean?

• Spring in cream

• Summer in cream

• Winter in cream

• Autumn in cream

What did the First Nations people teach the newcomers?

• How to build ships

• How to make sugar from trees

• How to mine gold

• How to build skyscrapers

What was agreed upon in the treaties?

• That the newcomers would leave after 100 years

• That the land would be shared forever

• That the newcomers would rule the land

• That the First Nations would move to another country

What are reserves?

• Areas where newcomers lived

• Locations for building forts

• Sections of land for First Nations people

• Places for trading goods

How are treaties recognized today?

• They are ignored by the law

• They are only remembered in history books

• They are celebrated only by First Nations

• They are recognized within Canadian laws

What promise do new Canadians make?

• To respect the laws and treaties

• To build new reserves

• To live on reserves

• To learn the First Nations language

What is celebrated each year in honor of the treaties?

• A national holiday

• A treaty day

• A parade

• A festival of lights

What did the newcomers promise the First Nations people?

• To build them castles

• To provide them with gold

• To ensure they have places to live and learn

• To give them control over the seas

What is Nippon's responsibility after learning about the treaties?

• To travel the world

• To write a book

• To forget the stories

• To teach others about the treaties

What should Nippon not forget to do?

• Write a letter

• Dance in celebration

• Sing a song

• Shake hands in friendship