The document discusses the origins and history of indigenous peoples in Canada. It mentions that people first came to North America from Asia over 20,000 years ago via the Bering land bridge. There are several theories about why people migrated to North America, but it is difficult to know for certain due to limited evidence. The document also briefly outlines some of the many indigenous tribes and language families across Canada and asks the reader to consider how indigenous peoples' ways of life were shaped by their environments and basic needs.

1. Coming to Canada...

2. Land Bridge / Beringia 20,000-35,000 Years ago...

3. Multiple Routes...

4. What were the reasons that people came to North America? Theories: Why is it hard to know the truth?

5. What do the Canadian Native Peoples believe? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdE2vJS0F3k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOxrvbA_KCE&feature=related Values, Similarities, Differences...

6. Indians? Aboriginals? First Nations? Native Canadians? Metis? Eskimo? Inuit? WHO??? Sioux Dakota Lakota Assiniboine Nakota Blackfoot Siksika Chipewyan Dene Blood Kainai Sarcee Tsuu-t'in Peigan Pikuni Stoney Nakoda Saulteayx\ Plains Ojibway Anishinabe Montahfais Innu Naskapi Neenoilno Beaver Dunne-za Cree Nehiyawak Language Families and Tribes

7. What are the basic needs in life?

8. What are the basic needs in life? How is life different in different areas of the country? How do needs define the way that you live?

9. Ways of Life Choose one area of the country. Think about the type of environment that exists there. What challenges would the Native People face? Write about what type of life you think that they would live based on their needs and environment.