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Bookmark or Share- Indigenous Peoples - The Canadian EncyclopediaIndigenous Peoples are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada. Inuit and First Nations history extends well before the arrival of Europeans in Canada, while Métis emerged as a distinct culture after intermarriage between European settlers and First Nations people.
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada | The Canadian EncyclopediaThere are three categories of Indigenous peoples in Canada: Inuit, Métis and First Nations. The Inuit primarily inhabit the northern regions of Canada. Their homeland, known as Inuit Nunangat, includes much of the land, water and ice contained in the Arctic region.
- About Indigenous peoples and communities - Canada.caLearn about the 3 groups of Indigenous peoples recognized in the Canadian constitution: First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Discover the days, weeks and months that are celebrated in our country and around the world to commemorate and promote Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples.
- Indigenous Peoples and cultures - Canada.caLearn about Canada’s 3 distinct groups of Indigenous peoples with unique histories, languages, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs that are woven into the fabric of our country. More than 1.8 million people in Canada identify themselves as an Indigenous person.
- Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada - The Canadian EncyclopediaThere is no simple definition of Indigenous rights in Canada because of the diversity among Indigenous peoples. For example, First Nations that have signed treaties with the federal government may enjoy certain privileges (such as annual cash payments) that non-treaty nations do not.
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