1.1 INST 203 EXAM [VERSION A & B] NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
(ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY)
Explain briefly the origin and development of the term "Indian." - ANSWER ✔✔- European
explorers, traders, and colonizers used the term "Indian" (or "Red Indian") to identify the
Indigenous inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere. Christopher Columbus as he thought he had
stumbled upon the East Indies. European explorer, traders and colonizers who called the
inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere.
"Indian" was originally used as a name for indigenous people in the western hemisphere. It was a
name imposed on them to identify them as people who survived colonization. Before
colonization, the referred to themselves as "the people." Now this is the term that identifies them
from everyone else.
The Indigenous peoples of the United States and in Canada have reluctantly accepted the term
Indian as a shared self-identification. Why? - ANSWER ✔✔- As for the Indigenous peoples
themselves, the inclusive term "Indian" is not one by which all prefer to be identified (although
the principles of identification within and across cultures may differ). However, the enduring
impact of the attempted colonization of Indigenous peoples has been that the inclusive term has
been forced on them, to the extent that some Indigenous peoples use the term for self-
identification. Clearly, the term is controversial and has been a subject of intense discussion. If
Indigenous people belonged to a homogeneous group and shared basic cultural values, customs,
traditions, and language, they often identified themselves as "The People."
They find the term particularly important (although less so now than in the past) in dealing—
socially, economically, and politically—with their respective societal mainstreams. They accept
the term indigenous more now.
What accounts for the higher number of Indigenous women than men in urban centres? (Frideres
and Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- many Aboriginal women have left the reserve due to housing and
family-related reasons. Many are single parents moving with their children because they cannot
obtain adequate lodging. Others have left because of violence and abuse.
1. They were not considered to have indian status if they married a non-indian. So they were
forced to urbanize because they lost their right to live on a reserve. 2. They were also more
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, educated and able to find jobs in urban areas. 3. They also left the reserves because they had a
hard time finding a housing situation or because there was violence in the home.
Since World War II, Indigenous people have been migrating to urban centres in ever increasing
numbers. What factors prompt this migration? (Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- Urban
centres are desirable by people who can prosper in it.
Enhances quality of life.
result of "push factors," such as a lack of housing, jobs, and educational opportunities, as it is
"pull factors."
they are forced to by an absence of housing and employment opportunities or by other factors
such as domestic violence
They were looking for better jobs and services and also wanted to escape the reserves
What factors tend to influence an Indigenous individual's decision to migrate to an urban center?
(Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- when they are forced to by an absence of housing and
employment opportunities or by other factors such as domestic violence.
most urban Aboriginal people are first or second generation and have come to the cities seeking
education, work opportunities, and the various amenities and services not available on the
reserve. However, for Aboriginal women, an additional reason for moving to cities pertains to
housing and family issues.
Lack of housing, maintain identity from urban community, education, amenities and services.
Identify the main problems faced by service organizations in their attempts to assist Indigenous
people who try to establish residences in urban areas. (Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔-
Indigenous have a poor understanding of their rights and their unwillingness to press for the
services they might need.
Federal and provincial disputes who pays. Short terms grants doesn't develop a structured
system. Aboriginals are not suited for employment.
1: Public Service Organizations: They are supposed to help people get educated, enforce law for
the good of people, and encourage participation in society. But have failed to do so with
Aboriginals because they tend to stay permanent clients, going to jail and not getting educated or
premature death. 2: Acculturating Organizations: They are supposed to equip people for a
successful life in society but don't provide support for aboriginals because of the culture
difference. 3: Accommodating Organization: They advocate for aboriginals in law and provide
counselling and education resources. Unfortunately they are limited with resources and find
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ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
(ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY)
Explain briefly the origin and development of the term "Indian." - ANSWER ✔✔- European
explorers, traders, and colonizers used the term "Indian" (or "Red Indian") to identify the
Indigenous inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere. Christopher Columbus as he thought he had
stumbled upon the East Indies. European explorer, traders and colonizers who called the
inhabitants of the Western Hemisphere.
"Indian" was originally used as a name for indigenous people in the western hemisphere. It was a
name imposed on them to identify them as people who survived colonization. Before
colonization, the referred to themselves as "the people." Now this is the term that identifies them
from everyone else.
The Indigenous peoples of the United States and in Canada have reluctantly accepted the term
Indian as a shared self-identification. Why? - ANSWER ✔✔- As for the Indigenous peoples
themselves, the inclusive term "Indian" is not one by which all prefer to be identified (although
the principles of identification within and across cultures may differ). However, the enduring
impact of the attempted colonization of Indigenous peoples has been that the inclusive term has
been forced on them, to the extent that some Indigenous peoples use the term for self-
identification. Clearly, the term is controversial and has been a subject of intense discussion. If
Indigenous people belonged to a homogeneous group and shared basic cultural values, customs,
traditions, and language, they often identified themselves as "The People."
They find the term particularly important (although less so now than in the past) in dealing—
socially, economically, and politically—with their respective societal mainstreams. They accept
the term indigenous more now.
What accounts for the higher number of Indigenous women than men in urban centres? (Frideres
and Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- many Aboriginal women have left the reserve due to housing and
family-related reasons. Many are single parents moving with their children because they cannot
obtain adequate lodging. Others have left because of violence and abuse.
1. They were not considered to have indian status if they married a non-indian. So they were
forced to urbanize because they lost their right to live on a reserve. 2. They were also more
1|Page
, educated and able to find jobs in urban areas. 3. They also left the reserves because they had a
hard time finding a housing situation or because there was violence in the home.
Since World War II, Indigenous people have been migrating to urban centres in ever increasing
numbers. What factors prompt this migration? (Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- Urban
centres are desirable by people who can prosper in it.
Enhances quality of life.
result of "push factors," such as a lack of housing, jobs, and educational opportunities, as it is
"pull factors."
they are forced to by an absence of housing and employment opportunities or by other factors
such as domestic violence
They were looking for better jobs and services and also wanted to escape the reserves
What factors tend to influence an Indigenous individual's decision to migrate to an urban center?
(Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔- when they are forced to by an absence of housing and
employment opportunities or by other factors such as domestic violence.
most urban Aboriginal people are first or second generation and have come to the cities seeking
education, work opportunities, and the various amenities and services not available on the
reserve. However, for Aboriginal women, an additional reason for moving to cities pertains to
housing and family issues.
Lack of housing, maintain identity from urban community, education, amenities and services.
Identify the main problems faced by service organizations in their attempts to assist Indigenous
people who try to establish residences in urban areas. (Frideres & Gadacz) - ANSWER ✔✔-
Indigenous have a poor understanding of their rights and their unwillingness to press for the
services they might need.
Federal and provincial disputes who pays. Short terms grants doesn't develop a structured
system. Aboriginals are not suited for employment.
1: Public Service Organizations: They are supposed to help people get educated, enforce law for
the good of people, and encourage participation in society. But have failed to do so with
Aboriginals because they tend to stay permanent clients, going to jail and not getting educated or
premature death. 2: Acculturating Organizations: They are supposed to equip people for a
successful life in society but don't provide support for aboriginals because of the culture
difference. 3: Accommodating Organization: They advocate for aboriginals in law and provide
counselling and education resources. Unfortunately they are limited with resources and find
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