NL Studies 2205 (2.3)
Life Circa 1400 Circa means around or approximate date(s). So, what was life like before John Cabot arrived in North America (1497). The native groups in NL changed continuously. Even a small change in weather and migration patterns of animals could lead to a group migration or a group starvation. Migration – When a group of people or animals move from one place to another in search of resources to sustain themselves Prior to arrival of Zuan Caboto, (John Cabot) the Beothuk, Innu and Inuit were established in NL. ( see page 120)
Who was living here first?! Shanawdithit, circa 1825 Inuit Innu Beothuk Mi’kmaq Innu Children Inuit Family Mi’kmaq Children
INUIT Labrador Inuit are descendents of the Thule Migratory people, moved with the seasons Summer and Winter Camps Very resourceful people
INNU Always in North America? (Land Claims) Thule drove them inland Caribou = Life Lived in tents and moved a lot Sheshatshiu, Labrador, between 1908 and 1932
Beothuk The Beothuks are the aboriginal people of the island of Newfoundland. Lovin’ the Europeans! The Beothuks acquired great skill at refashioning these objects into useful tools which would have considerably increased the efficiency of their hunting technology.
Mi’kmaq (Micmac) Mi'kmaq were living in “this place” by the 16th century Fur traders, trappers, guides NL Railway + tough life for Mi’kmaq. Why? Conne River
To Remember Due to limited and/or incomplete information, it is frequently difficult to reach definitive conclusions about the past. We can however, use available evidence to speculate about people in “this place”.
Understanding Native Cultures Web Quest With the aid of the internet and text (view sub-titles), your task is to search for information on the following questions as we explore the roots of Beothuk and Inuit cultures. Students may work with a partner. Please provide as much detail as you can. This sheet will be taken in at the end of two classes and graded. Furthermore, this information will may be used for the end of unit test.