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Indigenous peoples atlas of Canada : Métis / Canadian Geographic ; introduction by President, Clément Chartier, Métis Nation.

Royal Canadian Geographical Society, (issuing body.). 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 Métis practice and experience, this is part of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's four-volume atlas 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: 9780986751639 (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 Métis Nation, the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the National Centre for Truth and Reconcilliation and Indspire"
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Identity -- Communities -- Fur trade -- Bison hunting -- Red River carts -- Lifeways -- Worldview -- Oral tradition -- languages -- Veterans -- Scrip -- Early nationalism -- Red River Resistance -- 1885 Northwest Resistance -- Aftermath of 1885 -- Road allowance people -- Métis settlements and farms -- Activism 1950s to 1970s -- Modern political life -- Métis and the constitution -- Material culture -- Music and dance -- Heritage days -- Arts and culture -- Educational, cultural organizations -- Adaptive nature -- Métis today -- Frequently asked questions.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.