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Rediscovering the First Nations of Canada / John W. Friesen.

Summary:

John Friesen offers an insightful overview of Aboriginal cultures across the country in terms of their history, lifestyle, specialties and spirituality. The tour begins with the Beothuk and Micmac on the east coast, swings through the woodland territories of the Huron, Ojibway and Iroquois, explores the cultural milieu of the Plains Indians, then journeys west to the Plateau Region and the Pacific west coast where the Bella Coola, Haida, Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Tsimshian, and more, are visited. A final northern lap includes visits to Dene and Inuit country. Each cultural configuration is introduced by a local tribal legend to demonstrate the teaching/learning impact and efficacy of the oral tradition.

Record details

ISBN: 9781550591439 (trade pbk.) :
ISBN: 1550591436 (trade pbk.) :
Physical Description: 286 pages : maps ; 23 cm
Publisher: Calgary, AB : Detselig Enterprises Ltd., [1997]
Copyright: ©1997

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-277) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Pre-contact lifestyles of Canada's First Nations -- Maritime First Nations -- First Nations of the Great Lakes region -- First Nations of the Plains -- West Plateau First Nations -- West coast aboriginal cultures -- First peoples of the Canadian north -- The first discovery -- Rediscovering Canada's First Nations -- Benefits of rediscovery.