National Indigenous Peoples Day

3. A sacred instrument used in many Indigenous ceremonies and gatherings.
8. A group of culturally related Indigenous peoples including the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Algonquin.
9. A traditional dwelling used by the Haudenosaunee and other Eastern Woodlands peoples.
10. A social gathering held by many Indigenous communities involving dancing, singing, and celebration.
13. A formal agreement between the Crown and Indigenous peoples outlining land rights.
14. A traditional Inuit structure made of sod or stone.
17. A widespread Indigenous group known for birch bark canoes and storytelling.
19. No More – A grassroots movement advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection.
20. A brightly colored woven belt, significant in Métis culture.

1. A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by Plains Indigenous peoples.
2. From “Truth and Reconciliation,” acknowledging Canada's history with Indigenous peoples.
4. A respected figure in Indigenous communities known for wisdom and guidance.
5. A type of bread commonly made by Indigenous communities.
6. One of the oldest Indigenous groups in the Atlantic provinces.
7. A stone landmark traditionally used by Inuit for navigation or marking important locations.
11. One of the three recognized Indigenous groups in Canada, with mixed Indigenous and European ancestry.
12. –One of the largest First Nations groups in Canada.
15. Indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Canada.
16. A carved pole used by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest to represent stories or lineage.
18. A domed dwelling used by some First Nations, traditionally made with wood and bark.