Module 1 - Indigenous Peoples of Saskatchewan Flashcards
When did Saskatchewan become an official province?
In 1905.
How long have Indigenous peoples inhabited Saskatchewan according to historian Blair Stonechild?
Approximately 11,000 years.
What is Wanuskewin Heritage Park known for?
Archaeological evidence of inhabitation dating back at least 6,000 years.
What are the five Indigenous cultural groups in Saskatchewan at the time of contact?
Sioux, Cree, Anishinabe (Ojibwa/Saulteaux), Dene, and Métis.
What does the term “Nakota” mean, and which group does it refer to?
Nakota means “cooking with stones” and refers to the Assiniboine, a branch of the Sioux.
What were the Cree people’s primary groupings in Saskatchewan?
Plains Cree, Swampy Cree, and Woodlands Cree.
What language family do the Cree and Anishinabe belong to?
Algonquian language family.
What does “Anishinabe” mean?
“The People” or “original people.”
Who are the Dene, and what language group do they belong to?
The Dene are part of the Athapaskan language group and are distinct Indigenous peoples in northern Saskatchewan and Canada.
What distinguishes Métis identity beyond mixed ancestry?
Specific cultural attributes, including shared cultural, linguistic, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Where is considered the “birthplace” of the Métis?
Red River, in present-day Manitoba.
How many modern First Nations communities are there in Saskatchewan today?
A total of 70.
