EDU 211 Terminology Flashcards
Who are Indigenous Peoples in Canada?
Indigenous Peoples in Canada include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit — the original inhabitants of the land before European colonization.
What is meant by the term “Indian”?
“Indian” is a colonial term historically used by the Canadian government to refer to First Nations people. It is considered outdated and inappropriate, except in legal contexts like the Indian Act.
What does Aboriginal (Peoples) refer to?
Aboriginal Peoples is a term from the Canadian Constitution (1982) that refers to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. It’s being replaced by Indigenous Peoples as the preferred term.
What is First Nation(s)?
First Nations refers to Indigenous groups in Canada, excluding Métis and Inuit. It represents various nations with distinct cultures, languages, and histories.
Who are the Métis?
The Métis are a distinct Indigenous group in Canada with mixed First Nations and European ancestry, recognized as one of Canada’s three Indigenous peoples.
Who are the Inuit?
Inuit are Indigenous people who primarily live in the Arctic regions of Canada, particularly in Inuit Nunangat.
Inuit are Indigenous people who primarily live in the Arctic regions of Canada, particularly in Inuit Nunangat.
Native is a broad term that can refer to Indigenous peoples in general, but it’s considered outdated and imprecise. Indigenous is the preferred term.
Who are non-Indigenous Canadians?
Non-Indigenous Canadians are people who do not belong to the Indigenous groups of Canada (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
Who are considered settlers?
Settlers are non-Indigenous people who established colonies on Indigenous land. The term also refers to their descendants living in Canada.
What does settler colonialism refer to?
Settler colonialism refers to the process of non-Indigenous people occupying Indigenous lands, displacing Indigenous communities, and establishing governance.
Who are Black people?
Black refers to people of African descent, often used in the context of discussions about race and ethnicity.
Who are non-Black people of colour?
Non-Black people of colour refers to racialized individuals who are not Black, but are also not considered white in society, including Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous people.
What is a status Indian?
A status Indian is a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act and has legal rights and benefits from the Canadian government.
What is a non-status Indian?
A non-status Indian is someone of First Nations descent who is not registered under the Indian Act and lacks the associated legal rights.
Who are Bill C-3 Indians?
Bill C-3 Indians are individuals who regained or gained Indian status under the Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act (2011), correcting gender discrimination from the Indian Act.
