FP Glossary

2. Schools that forced Indigenous children to leave their families and culture
5. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world
7. Original people of a place
8. A formal agreement between two or more parties, often relating to peace or the rights of Indigenous peoples
9. A large meal, often with many dishes and guests
10. Traditional ceremonial clothing and accessories
13. Materials or substances found in nature that are useful to people
15. A group of Indigenous people, mixed with First Nations and French ancestry
18. Practicings that have been passed down through generations
20. A ceremonial object used in Indigenous cultures to facilitate respectful communication during discussions

1. A gathering of Indigenous people, often involving dancing, singing, drumming, and story telling
3. The art of sharing stories, often to teach lessons or share culture
4. Ceremonies marking important transitions in a persons life
6. A Canadian law that governs the rights and status of First Nations people
11. Indigenous peoples in Canada who are neither Metis or Inuit recognised for their distinct cultures and histories
12. Natural changes that occur in a year like spring, summer, fall, and winter
14. To forcefully adopt the culture and practices of another group, often resulting in the loss of ones own culture
16. A respected older member of a community, often seen as a leader or source of wisdom
17. A traditional story or myth
19. Involving two sides or parties