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13 mar 2007 · There 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.
Indigenous peoples in Canada (also known as Aboriginals) [ 2 ] are the Indigenous peoples within the boundaries of Canada. They comprise the First Nations, [ 3 ] Inuit, [ 4 ] and Métis, [ 5 ] representing roughly 5.0% of the total Canadian population.
In this atlas, you will find outstanding reference maps of Indigenous Canada, as well as a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation, including detailed pages on many aspects of the topic with contemporary and historical photography, maps and more.
These maps show the status of First Nations in Canada symbolized as the Indian Act, the Land Management Act or Self-Government. The GeoViewer is a full-fledged "Web GIS". It provides viewing, searching, measuring, adding, sharing and printing of some departmental geographic data.
This map offers a unique perspective on Canada’s geography that is vital to understanding the history and diverse cultures of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
An estimated 200,000 First Nations people (Indians) and Inuit were living in what is now Canada when Europeans began to settle there in the 16th century. For the next 200 years the Indigenous population declined, largely as a result of European territorial encroachment and the diseases that the settlers brought.
Explore the history, languages, cultures and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Bringing closure to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools lies at the heart of reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples who attended these schools, their families and communities, and all Canadians.
