Geography Exam

Most Indians live on tracts of land set aside for them by the federal government called: reserves, compounds, lots or treaty lands

At Davis Inlet, the most common kind of substance abuse among the young children was: glue sniffing, alcohol abuse, gasoline sniffing or drug abuse

The last group of natives to arrive in the Arctic were the:Aztecs, Mayans, Inuit or Algonquin

The confrontation at Oka between natives and Quebec provincial police was provoked by an argument over the town's plan to expand a: shopping mall, airport, golf course or railway station.

Living on an island, the Innu could not follow their traditional lifestyle and hunt for: seal, Arctic fox, caribou or moose.

The First Nations people of Miramichi were protecting their: language rights, land rights, fishing rights or hunting rights.

The Innu were relocated to: Little Sango Pond, St. John's, Davis Inlet or Repulse Bay.

How many years ago did the Inuit people arrive in North America? 
100 000, 1000, 11 000 or 25 000

How did some of the original peoples of North America get here?
Walking, following the herds, marine technology or by plane.

Of the following, which was not received in the settlement agreement with the Nisga's people: a case settlement of $311.5 million, tax exempt status, resource rights, their own police and government.

The first premier of Nunavut was: Paul Okalik, John Amagoalik, Jean Cretien, John Arviat

The largest ethnic group in the eastern Arctic are the: non-Aboriginals, Metis, Inuit or North American Indian.

The largest ethnic group in the western Arctic are the: non-Aboriginals, Metis, Inuit or Dene

Nunavut has a suicide rate of _____ times the national average: 4, 2, 6 or 8.

Which of the following European countries are most closely associated with the settlement of the New World?
Britain, France, Netherlands, Spain
France, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal
Britain, France, Netherlands, Portugal
Britain, France, Spain, Germany

If a treaty has been reached between the government and a First nations group, and the First Nations group feels that the government has not fulfilled part of the deal, it is called: an unresolved agreement, a comprehensive treaty, amnesty or a specific claim.

In 1492, the following explorer "discovered" North America: John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Christopher Columbus, Louis Riel

The first nation incident that made the general Canadian public aware of native discontent involved the incident at: Ipperwash, Oka gold course, Miramichi or ranch in BC

The natives are unhappy about bill C-45 because it has a hidden bill concerning their: rights controlling the environment, control over money, voting rights or residential schools.

The chief that went on a hunger strike to bring publicity to "Idle No More" movement was Attawapiskat chief: Shawn Atleo, Theresa Spence, Phil Fontaine or Ovide Mecredi.

Guarantee sought by Indians at Oka that they would not be charged with any crime.

Body of water (strait) connecting Alaska and Siberia, Asia

Person of mixed European and Indian ancestry.

Young Inuit from Rankin Inlet who was recently drafted by the Nsahville Predators of the NHL.

Indian who is registered under the Indian Act and entitled to certain rights (fishing and hunting) under this act.

Native person living in the Arctic region of Canada.

Language spoken by the Inuit of northern Canada.

Mohawk Indian whose writings advocating violence encouraged warriors to set up barricades at Oka.

Agreements between the federal government and Indian bands whereby the Indians gave up land in exchange for case settlements and/or annual payments.

Citizens of this community were outraged when Mohawk Indians blocked the Mercier Bridge to Montreal

Native Indian shot by O.P.P. officers in the standoff between natives and policed near Grand Bend.

Desire of Indians to have complete control over their own affairs on the reserve.

How and why was the rehabilitation program for prisoners at the Baffin Correction Centre different from the jails in the rest of Canada?

Although the Nisga's settled a treaty peacefully, concerns were raised. Describe two of the concerns raised.