An Illustrated History of Canada's Native People: I Have Lived Here Since the World Began, Fourth Edition

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Canada’s Native people have inhabited this land since the Ice Age and were already accomplished traders, artisans, farmers, and marine hunters when Europeans first reached their shores. Contact between Natives and European explorers and settlers initially presented an unprecedented period of growth and opportunity. But the two vastly different cultures soon clashed. Arthur Ray charts the history of Canada’s Native people from first contact to current land claims. The result is a fascinating chronicle that spans 12,000 years and culminates in the headlines of today. In the preface to this new edition, Ray elaborates on the increasing effectiveness of Indigenous peoples and their leaders in bringing demands for justice to centre stage. He discusses recent court decisions, the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and the hope for change following promises made by the new Trudeau government. Cover Contents Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Introduction Chapter 1 The Land As History Book Chapter 2 The Cultural Mosaic Chapter 3 Legends of the First Encounters Chapter 4 Welcoming the Newcomers Chapter 5 New Friends and Foes Chapter 6 Trade and War in the Western Interior Chapter 7 Opportunities in the Fur Trade Chapter 8 The Sea-Otter Bonanza Chapter 9 Choosing Sides Chapter 10 Fighting the Loyalists for Land Chapter 11 The Changing Order in the Northwest Chapter 12 Placed on a Little Spot Chapter 13 The Métis and “Indian” Question Chapter 14 Treaty Making Chapter 15 It Is a Strict Law That Bids Us Dance Chapter 16 From Buffalo Hunting to Farming Chapter 17 The Modern Fur Trade Chapter 18 Working for the Industrial Fishery Chapter 19 Getting Organized Chapter 20 Searching for Settlement Chapter 21 History Wars Chapter 22 The Forgotten People: The Métis Selected Bibliography Picture Sources Acknowledgements Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y