Language Loss

Indigenous people are especially susceptible to a loss of culture…

Elders

Elders are prominent members of their communities. Indigenous…

Arctic Games (Inuit)

The way of life of Inuit people is a battle for survival in difficult…

Reunions/ Gatherings (Métis)

Irish and Scottish settlers introduced the jig to the Métis…

Sweat Lodge (First Nations)

Traditions associated with sweating vary regionally and culturally.…

Pipe Ceremony (First Nations)

Is used to communicate with and send prayers to the Creator. Is…

Tipi (First Nations)

The Tipi of the Northern Plains Indigenous is much more important…

Indigenous Place Names

Prior to the arrival of Europeans First Nations and Inuit gave…

Cultural Communities

Indigenous communities as a whole are comprised of individual…

Elder Roles

The terms “Elder” and “senior” are not synonymous in…