Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (also known as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada – INAC)
The British Crown established the first Indian Department in…
The Indian Register
INAC maintains and updates the Indian Registry. Also called the…
Beliefs
Given the many Indigenous cultures, it is impossible to generalize…
Vision Quest (First Nations)
Is generally held during the summer solstice, however individuals…
Sun Dance (First Nations)
Is held during the summer solstice. Includes dances and songs…
Inukshuk (Inuit)
Inuit rock markers have stood for thousands of years in Canada’s…
Infinity Symbol (Métis)
The Métis flag has a blue background with a white infinity symbol.
Recognized…
Eagle Feather (First Nations)
Feathers have significance to most Indigenous cultures. However,…
Cultural Diversity
In Canada there are 6 general Indigenous Cultural Groups or Regions.
The…
Race
Culture is separate from Race.
Behaviour defines Culture,…