The First Samllpox Epidemic on the Canadian Plains: In the Fur-Traders' Words
Focusses on the first-hand accounts of William Tomison, Hudson's Bay Company inland master, of epidemic in 1781 and 1782 at Cumberland House.
Focusses on the first-hand accounts of William Tomison, Hudson's Bay Company inland master, of epidemic in 1781 and 1782 at Cumberland House.
Suitable for primary grades.
Results from 1,350 individuals living in 25 communities. Respondents were asked questions about employment, income, ability to meet expenses, retirement, cultural practices, First Nations language skills, and physical health.
Discusses existing social enterprises generally as well as Indigenous initiatives and organizations, identifies challenges, obstacles in promoting Aboriginal participation and common characteristics of best practices, makes recommendations for courses of action and solutions, and lists specific proposals for the Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.
Discusses two-panelled work commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. One panel, entitled Welcoming the Newcomers, depicts the moment of first contact, the other, entitled Resurgence of the People, depicts contemporary struggles of Indigenous peoples.