First People

December 5, 2005 3:51 PM

First People is a collection of artworks, vintage photographs, clipart, legends, essays, treaties, poems and more, relating to the first peoples of America and Canada (Turtle Island). [via]
posted by peacay (6 comments total)

The photo's are wonderful..great post.
posted by Mr Bluesky at 4:01 PM on December 5, 2005

Is "first people" the PC phrase du jour?
posted by keswick at 4:06 PM on December 5, 2005

Keswick, the term's been around for awhile north of the US border. "First Nations" or "First People" doesn't get used much in the US.

In other recent news, Labrador Inuit gained a measure of independence late last week, following the Inuit's gain of the Nunavut territory in 1999.

Nice post, peacay, thanks.
posted by Rothko at 4:11 PM on December 5, 2005

Unsurprisingly, native first peoples' culture and children were systematically suppressed
posted by longsleeves at 6:28 PM on December 5, 2005

"First Nations" refers to the people native to what is now Canadian territory but not including the Métis or Inuit. Collectively they are known as Aboriginal peoples or nations. This has been common usage since the 70's, keswick.

And, nice resource peacay. Thanks
posted by arse_hat at 9:50 PM on December 5, 2005

Excellent post, peacay. Thanks.
posted by OmieWise at 5:50 AM on December 6, 2005