Running Head: FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE (INDIAN ACT)
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Topic: First Nations People (Indian Act)
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Abstract
The Aboriginal person of Canada consists of three major tribal groups. These groups
include Inuit, Métis and First nation groups of people. Scholars believe that the Aboriginal
groups were first settlers in Canada. This paper emphasizes on the Aboriginal group of people in
Canada. It concentrates on the Inuit group emphasizing on their healthcare.
Introduction
The Aboriginal peoples of Canada history span far beyond colonialism. This population
consists of indigenous people who settled long ago in present-Canada. The aboriginal people of
Canada consist of Inuit, Métis and First nations. These people still hold on to some of their
traditional practices. Their civilization has shaped Canada as it is today. Their civilization
symbols included cultural artifacts, permanent structures and different ceremonies. However as
the years progressed, it became evident that Europeans had to move in to their lands. This
interaction led to the integration of communities. However, one unique feature of the Inuit group
of Canada is that they were not a colonised. Some argue that this was the case since Europeans
saw no benefit of conquering the Amerindian group of the aboriginal community.
The Inuit group had limited interactions with European settlers. The community resided
far from colonial powers. As years progressed, various treaties and regulation had to be created.
It was only after the aboriginal people had the mandate to govern that they started making laws.
This opportunity of self-rule meant that the population had a chance to manage their healthcare,
education, economy and other sectors. The Inuit community is descendants of the Thule culture.
They arrived in Canada in the 13thcentury and they had no contact with the Europeans for a
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century (Lepage, 2009: 22-24). When the French arrived in their lands, they had wished to
conquer them.
This was not to be since the Inuit as well as the Amerindian did not agree to their
policies. Therefore, their relations with Europeans especially French was based on commerce.
They traded with fur and this led to development of many treaties and laws with France. In
places where French governed, there were laws. In retrospect this laws did not apply to the
Amerindians and Inuit. Some scholars argue that the Aboriginal people of Canada were primitive
and that is why they welcomed other nations in their territories. However, what they forget to
analyze is that the French colony needed them to survive British attacks (Lepage, 2009: 28). The
Aboriginal people had their own traditional rights their sports and other traditional ceremonies.
They took part in the war with France to destroy English Invaders. However, they lost to
England. After England’s victory over French in Northern America, King George produced a
document “Royal Proclamation of 1763”.
This proclamation meant that the country had a new colonial master. During the time, the
federal government set up special rights for the First nation. This meant that the first nations had
exclusive rights to lands and other facilitates. Other communities like the Inuit had little benefits.
The formation of such legislations was to offered protection to some tribes. However, the
introduction of the Indian Act transformed the protection of First nations into minors (Lepage,
2009: 30). Their protection was now subject to guardianship from the federal government.
Colonial rule had its challenges on the people of Canada. Other challenges relates to education,
health, security and other issues. In respect to healthcare, the Inuit community faces challenges
of diverse strength than other groups.
Health care of the Aboriginal people of Canada (Inuit)
What are Inuit’s healthcare needs?
In the past, the Aboriginal community used traditional medicine in treating various
ailments. However, with a change in civilization, the Aboriginal people need a better healthcare
system. This healthcare system need to benefit the Inuit who constitute 5% of the nation
population. There have been considerable improvements on the healthcare of the Aboriginal
1
Topic: First Nations People (Indian Act)
Name:
Course:
Instructor’s Name:
Date:
Abstract
The Aboriginal person of Canada consists of three major tribal groups. These groups
include Inuit, Métis and First nation groups of people. Scholars believe that the Aboriginal
groups were first settlers in Canada. This paper emphasizes on the Aboriginal group of people in
Canada. It concentrates on the Inuit group emphasizing on their healthcare.
Introduction
The Aboriginal peoples of Canada history span far beyond colonialism. This population
consists of indigenous people who settled long ago in present-Canada. The aboriginal people of
Canada consist of Inuit, Métis and First nations. These people still hold on to some of their
traditional practices. Their civilization has shaped Canada as it is today. Their civilization
symbols included cultural artifacts, permanent structures and different ceremonies. However as
the years progressed, it became evident that Europeans had to move in to their lands. This
interaction led to the integration of communities. However, one unique feature of the Inuit group
of Canada is that they were not a colonised. Some argue that this was the case since Europeans
saw no benefit of conquering the Amerindian group of the aboriginal community.
The Inuit group had limited interactions with European settlers. The community resided
far from colonial powers. As years progressed, various treaties and regulation had to be created.
It was only after the aboriginal people had the mandate to govern that they started making laws.
This opportunity of self-rule meant that the population had a chance to manage their healthcare,
education, economy and other sectors. The Inuit community is descendants of the Thule culture.
They arrived in Canada in the 13thcentury and they had no contact with the Europeans for a
, FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE (INDIAN ACT)
2
century (Lepage, 2009: 22-24). When the French arrived in their lands, they had wished to
conquer them.
This was not to be since the Inuit as well as the Amerindian did not agree to their
policies. Therefore, their relations with Europeans especially French was based on commerce.
They traded with fur and this led to development of many treaties and laws with France. In
places where French governed, there were laws. In retrospect this laws did not apply to the
Amerindians and Inuit. Some scholars argue that the Aboriginal people of Canada were primitive
and that is why they welcomed other nations in their territories. However, what they forget to
analyze is that the French colony needed them to survive British attacks (Lepage, 2009: 28). The
Aboriginal people had their own traditional rights their sports and other traditional ceremonies.
They took part in the war with France to destroy English Invaders. However, they lost to
England. After England’s victory over French in Northern America, King George produced a
document “Royal Proclamation of 1763”.
This proclamation meant that the country had a new colonial master. During the time, the
federal government set up special rights for the First nation. This meant that the first nations had
exclusive rights to lands and other facilitates. Other communities like the Inuit had little benefits.
The formation of such legislations was to offered protection to some tribes. However, the
introduction of the Indian Act transformed the protection of First nations into minors (Lepage,
2009: 30). Their protection was now subject to guardianship from the federal government.
Colonial rule had its challenges on the people of Canada. Other challenges relates to education,
health, security and other issues. In respect to healthcare, the Inuit community faces challenges
of diverse strength than other groups.
Health care of the Aboriginal people of Canada (Inuit)
What are Inuit’s healthcare needs?
In the past, the Aboriginal community used traditional medicine in treating various
ailments. However, with a change in civilization, the Aboriginal people need a better healthcare
system. This healthcare system need to benefit the Inuit who constitute 5% of the nation
population. There have been considerable improvements on the healthcare of the Aboriginal
