Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: First Nations

Book, 2018, 69 pp
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Created in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Indspire.

First Nations Culture is rooted in storytelling. Since time immemorial, we have passed on knowledge from generation to generation through our Oral Traditions to teach our beliefs, history, values, practices, customs, rituals, relationships, and ways of life. Our culture and the teachings of our ancestors are preserved and carried on through the words of Elders, leaders, community members and young ones. These teachings form an integral part of our identity as nations, communities, clans, families and individuals.

First Nations stories can vary from the historical to the sacred and are often entertaining and humorous. Many of our stories focus on social, political and cultural experiences. Canada’s history has not been kind to our people. And yet, our resilience as a people is astonishing. Sit down by the storytelling fire and immerse yourself in our world.

These stories capture the authenticity and integrity of our teachings and ceremonies. For us, our stories are not fiction, but rather an acknowledgment that human life is rooted in the stories we live by. They are medicine. First Nations healing generally centres on ceremonial practice, and all ceremony is rooted in teachings and stories. These stories uplift and inspire and provide healing for all of us.

Welcome to the stories of our people, beautifully showcased in this incredible Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. We are honoured to gift you with a remarkable and breathtaking array of our experiences and worldviews. -- from the introduction by Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations

TypePrint
GenreIntroductory Reference
ExpressionIllustrated/Picture Book
TopicFirst Nations
AudienceAdults
LanguageEnglish
PublisherCanadian Geographic
ISBN9780986751653

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