January 9th: Problem with 'Canadian' History Flashcards

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Indigenous peoples

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Peoples of long settlement and connection to specific lands: used in international contexts and increasingly in common usage

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Aboriginal peoples

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refers to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada: includes First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples)

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Indigenous/ Aboriginal Peoples (plural)

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recognizes that there is no generic Indigenous identity: rather many Indigenous peoples trace their origin to the land Canada now occupies

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Advantages of history organized around nation-state

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Makes sense in relation to global and local geo-political structure
Helps explain historical processes relating to state power
Can position us to be more engaged citizens

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Disadvantages of history organized around nation-state

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Can limit the questions we ask of the past
Can reinforce and naturalize current structures of power

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