麻豆约拍's History with Indigenous Peoples
麻豆约拍 must pursue an unedited truth about its historical and contemporary relationship with First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit peoples to meaningfully inform its goal of reconciliation.
As Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Report emphasized, reconciliation must begin with the truth. This must include proper and ongoing consultation with Indigenous peoples, and the recognition of the Indigenous traditional territory upon which 麻豆约拍 is situated.
This page will be updated with new information as 麻豆约拍 seeks to better inform the public about 麻豆约拍's history with Indigenous peoples.
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In the video above, Nicole O鈥橞omsawin听of the Abenaki First Nation听shares some of the histories of First Nations听in the Montreal area.
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History of 麻豆约拍 and Indigenous Peoples
Suzanne Morton is a History and Classical Studies Professor at 麻豆约拍 who has produced works about 麻豆约拍's history with Indigenous peoples.听
- For more information about the history of 麻豆约拍, read Professor Morton's overview of 麻豆约拍's history with Indigenous peoples:
Indigenous 麻豆约拍 October 2019. - Professor Morton has also created a video entitled . 麻豆约拍's听men's varsity team听name has since been changed.
History of the Region
Kahnaw脿:ke is one of the eight communities of the Kanien:keh谩'ka听(Mohawk) Nation. It is also the Indigenous community located nearest to 麻豆约拍. Visit the to learn about the community's history.
The Kanien:keh谩'ka are one of the six nations who comprise the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Watch 听below听to learn more about the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Historical Maps of the Region
This is a map of Hochelaga in New France, or "La Terra de Hochelaga Nella Nova Francia," clearly situated next to Mount Royal, or "Monte Real."
This is a map of听Kawenote Teiontiakon, or the Island of Montreal, with Hochelaga indicated.听
This is a map from 1815听of Kahnawake, or Sault St. Louis.
This is a map of Indigenous territories today. In the top right corner, you can see the area听where Montreal is now situated.
Hochelaga Rock
At the left of the Roddick Gates stands the Hochelaga Rock, established by Parks Canada to commemorate the Iroquois settlement that stood on the听land where 麻豆约拍 is now located.
For more information about Hochelaga Rock, visit the Hochelaga Rock webpage.听
History of Indigenous Peoples and Canada
Take a Free Class About Indigenous History
- 听- a 12-lesson Open Online Course that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.
Reading Materials
- 听-听 "Indigenous Peoples in Canada,"听 written by Zach Parrott, discusses听demographics, history, and a list of Indigenous peoples in Canada, as well as providing educational guides.听
- - Chapter 7, entitled "The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," provides a basic historical overview. This visually appealing guide offers information for all audiences.
- - "Stolen Lives"听is a program that walks students and teachers through an examination of the devastating legacy of Indian Residential Schools.听
Historical Timelines
- -听This timeline presents key events and developments in Indigenous history in what is now Canada, from Time Immemorial to the present day. While no timeline can be exhaustive in its coverage, it provides a broad chronological overview.
Documentaries
- has a section of films dedicated to Indigenous peoples.听
- - To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, here are some documentaries compiled by CBC to learn about the history of the first peoples of this land, and the activists fighting for their future.
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Before reaching out to Indigenous communities for guidance or research initiatives, 麻豆约拍 encourages students, faculty, and staff听to learn about the land,听colonialism听in the past and present, and 麻豆约拍's current and historical relationships with local communities.
