Midterms Review Flashcards
Define Indigenous peoples
Original inhabitants of a region before colonization
Define FNMI
First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Indigenous groups in Canada
What is colonization?
Settling among and establishing control over Indigenous people
Define Nation
A community of people with shared culture, language, and governance
What is decolonization?
Undoing colonial systems and restoring Indigenous autonomy
Define reconciliation
Efforts to heal and build relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities
What is Turtle Island?
A term used by Indigenous Peoples for North America
Define intergenerational trauma
Trauma passed through generations due to historical injustices like residential schools
What is a land acknowledgement?
A statement recognizing the traditional territory of Indigenous Peoples.
Define UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: International declaration on Indigenous rights
What were residential schools?
Schools aimed at assimilating Indigenous children (First: 1831, Last: 1996)
What is the Indian Act?
Canadian law controlling many aspects of Indigenous life (1876)
What is the TRC?
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which created the 94 Calls to Action
Define treaty
Agreements between Indigenous Peoples and colonial governments about land use and rights
What is The Royal Proclamation (1763)?
Document affirming Indigenous land rights and the need for treaties
