Legacies of Historical Globalization in Canada Social Studies 10-1

Agenda Indian Act Status Indian Residential Schools Cultural Mosaic Multiculturalism Cultural Pluralism Quiet Revolution

John Cabot In 1497 Giovanni Caboto, or John Cabot, claimed the island of Newfoundland for Britain

John Cabot

Jacques Cartier 1535, Jacques Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence and claimed the territory along this river for France.

Why? For Europeans, the country’s chief interest lay in the rich fishing grounds off its Atlantic coast. Some Europeans had not given up on the idea of discovering a new route for sailing to Asia.

Early Contact

First Contact These European fishers often landed in coastal areas to stock up on food and water and to dry their catch so it would keep on the long trip home. When they did, they met the First Peoples of the area.

Colonization in Canada Felt hats became popular in the second half of the 1500’s Demand was so great beavers were nearly extinct by 1600’s The fur trade in Canada symbolizes the start of Historic Globalization in Canada

Early Trade The First Nations of Eastern Canada helped the French make the fur trade work. They not only trapped the animals, but also transported the pelts to European outposts.

Ouendat of Huronia Every spring, the Ouendat of Huronia, a beaver-rich area south of Georgian Bay in present-day Ontario, would load up to 60 canoes with pelts. As many as 200 men would accompany these canoes to Québec.

A Clash of Cultures European society is based on the recognition of social status and land ownership - The First Peoples was not The First Peoples believed that God placed them on earth not as owners but as Spiritual Guardians

Clash of Cultures Con’t False promises and validity of treaties led to the destruction of many First Peoples’ culture For example: Oral treaties (passed down by word of mouth) were used by the First Peoples, however the Europeans were accustomed to writing them down. See the problem?

The Beothuk The Beothuks are the aboriginal people of the island of Newfoundland The Beothuks are the descendants of a recent Indian culture called the Little Passage Complex Conflicts with Europeans drove the Beothuks inland

The Beothuk Their traditional method of food gathering (fishing) was no longer a viable source of food As a result they became under-nourished and susceptible to disease They died out not because of attack but from malnutrition and disease

Homework Complete the reading on page 166/167 of your text Answer questions #1,2 and 3 on page 167 Be prepared to discuss and share your responses in class!

Journal Entry #7 To what extent have the legacies of historical globalization affected Canada?