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Indigenous peoples atlas of Canada : First Nations / Canadian Geographic ; introduction by National Chief Perry Bellegarde, Assembly of First Nations.

Royal Canadian Geographical Society. (Added Author). University of Manitoba. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. (Added Author). Assembly of First Nations. (Added Author). Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (Organization) (Added Author). Metis National Council. (Added Author). Indspire. (Added Author).

Summary:

Focusing on First Nations practice and experience, this is part of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's four-part volume that shares the experiences, perspectives, and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and explores themes of language, demographics, economy, environment and culture, with in-depth coverage of treaties and residential schools.

Record details

ISBN: 9780986751653 (hardcover) :
Physical Description: 69 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps, portraits (chiefly colour) ; 32 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Ottawa, Ontario : The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

General Note:	This title is part of a 4-volume set (set ISBN 9780986751622) "Created in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconcilliation and Indspire"
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- What is Indigenous? -- Residential schools -- Climate -- Wild animals -- Forced population movements -- Seasonal movement -- Connection to the land -- Rivers, lakes and water resources -- Reconciliation -- Natural environment -- Food -- Justice -- Arts and culture -- Traditional land use -- Environmental challenges -- Protected areas -- Trade -- Education -- Traditional ways -- Sport -- Ceremonial spaces -- Urban Indigenous populations -- Economy -- Origins -- Racism -- Treaties -- Language -- Governance -- Community -- Frequently asked questions.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.