1. First Nation and Inuit Economies Social Studies 7 Ms. D. McKean

2. The First People  Inuit- are the First Peoples of the region north of the tree line (where the climate is too cold for trees to grow) and in today’s Quebec and Labrador

3. The First People  First Nations- are the First Peoples of the rest of the land that is now Canada. There are many First Nations groups.

4. How Did Their Economies Work?  Depended on land and natural resources for survival; therefore, was basis of economy  Natural resources differed for each region

5. Strong Beliefs  All First Nations and Inuit communities thought that people were a part of the natural system  They saw people and land as being “one”  Resources seen as source of life- should be used wisely  Prayers and ceremonies showed respect and gave thanks for resources

6. First Nations and Inuit Economies

7. Use of Resources  Goods were made by hand  Stone and bone tools

8. Use of Resources  Resources used in efficient ways  Ex: Caribou

9. Use of Resources  People travelled to find resources  Seasonal

10. Distribution of Resources  Equality among communities  Defending boundaries  Trading networks