Discovering First Peoples and First Contacts

Designed to meet the expectations for the Heritage and Citizenship strand of the Ontario curriculum guidelines, the text covers the history of Aboriginal Peoples and European explorers. Discovering First Peoples and First Contacts looks at the theories that could possibly explain the origins of Aboriginal peoples in the territory we now call Canada. The cultures of Aboriginal groups is described in relation to the environmental influences of the differing geographic regions of the country. There are introductions to well-known European explorers, their motives for crossing the Atlantic Ocean and their methods of doing so. Meetings between these Europeans and the Aboriginal peoples are examined, as are the consequences of contact. The text draws to a close with a look at the state of explorations by Europeans, as well as an examination of the issues and concerns facing Aboriginal peoples.

Written in a two-page spread format for easy reading, the text is richly illustrated in full colour, with maps, illustrations, and photographs.

Contents:
1. In the Beginning
2. Distribution of Aboriginal Peoples
3. Fishers of the Coast
4. Buffalo Hunters of the Plains
5. Iroquoian Planters of the St. Lawrence Lowlands
6. Micmac of Atlantic Canada
7. Sailors of the North Sea
8. Finding New Worlds
9. Voyages of Jacques Cartier
10. Samuel de Champlain and New France
11. Ships and Men
12. Contact and Cooperation
13. The Fur Trade
14. Missionaries in New France
15. Exploring the Interior
16. Into the Interior
17. Canoes and Pemmican
18. Life of the Voyagers
19. Life at the Trading Post
20. Women and the Fur Trade
21. Who are the Metis?
22. The Inuit: People of the Far North
23. Samuel Hearne Crosses the Barren Lands
24. Seeking the Northwest Passage
25. Exploring the Pacific Coast
26. First Across the Mountains
27. Explorers Today and Tomorrow
28. Aboriginal Canadians Today

A glossary of terms is included. Suggested ages: 10 - 14.

Discovering First Peoples and First Contacts is part of Oxford’s Discovery Series, dedicated to helping young people (ages 10 - 14) discover life in a variety of environments around the world, either contemporary or historical. Series editor: J. Bradley Cruxton.

Written by Daniel Francis. Published by Oxford University Press, 2000.


Catalogue No.	0-19-541488-8
Price	$21.25
Format	Softcover
Pages	64
Language	English only

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