What is the difference between First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada?
While there are many differences between First Nations, Métis and Inuit, these names refer to the three main groups of peoples who are the traditional inhabitants of this land. First Nations are those peoples who historically lived in North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, below the Arctic. Inuit historically lived along the coastal edge and on the islands of Canada’s far north. The Métis descend from the historical joining of First Nations members and Europeans. It is important to remember that First Nations, Inuit and Métis each have their own culture, based largely on the environment they traditionally inhabited.
Related Questions
- How are federal public health officials communicating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis about the H1N1 Flu Virus outbreak?
- How is the Government of Canada ensuring First Nations, Métis and Inuit participation in the engagement process?
- What is "Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis"?
