The First Occupants of the Territory II: The Main Linguistic Groups Circa 1500
DEFINITIONS: Migration: To move from one place to another(Immigration and Emigration are types of migration). Sedentary: When a person or group lives in one place for long periods of time. Nomadic: When a person or group constantly moves around in search of food.
Dwelling: Where a person lives - house, igloo, apartment, etc Dwelling: Where a person lives - house, igloo, apartment, etc. Subsistence: To live with only the minimum required to survive.
Patriarchy: A form of social organization in which the eldest male in the family, clan or tribe is the supreme authority. Matriarchy: A form of social organization in which the eldest female in the family, clan or tribe is the supreme authority.
NOTES: There are 3 main linguistic families. Each family consists of nations with similar languages : Iroquois Algonquians Inuit The Aboriginal societies developed a close relationship with their environment.
The Algonquians Location: Canadian Shield 2. Natural environment: Climate Vegetation Animals North long, harsh winters, short cool summers Coniferous trees Moose Caribou Deer Beaver South temperate to hot summers, milder winters Coniferous and deciduous trees
The Algonquians 3. Way of Life: nomadic 4. Subsistence activities: fishing and hunting (caribou, moose, deer, fish) Gathering berries and plants 5. Type of Dwelling: wigwam
The Algonquians 6. Social Organization: patriarchy 7. Transportation: Canoe Toboggan snowshoes
The Iroquois Location: Vallee du St. Laurent & Great Lakes Region 2. Natural Environment: Climate Vegetation Animals Cold winters and long, hot summers. Fertile land Mixed forests (deciduous and coniferous) Moose Caribou deer
The Iroquois 3. Way of Life: sedentary 4. Subsistence activities: Mainly agriculture (corn, squash, beans) 5. Type of Dwelling: longhouse
The Iroquois 6. Social Organization: matriarchy 7. Transportation: Canoe Snowshoes Toboggan
The Inuit Location: Arctic 2. Natural Environment: Climate Vegetation Animals Harsh climate, permanently frozen subsoil Sparce (not a lot) vegetation. Seals Walruses Caribou
The Inuit 3. Way of Life: nomadic 4. Subsistence Activities: hunting and fishing (seal, walrus, beluga, caribou) 5. Type of Dwelling: Igloo (winter) hide tents (summer)
The Inuit 6. Social Organization: patriarchy 7. Transportation: Sleds kayaks Umiaks
MISS PANC PINA MATRIARCHY IROQUOIS SEDENTARY ST. LAWRENC VALLEY PATRIARCHY ALGONQUIANS NOMADIC CANADIAN SHIELD INUIT ARCTIC