THE KIDS BOOK OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES IN CANADA by Diane Silvey

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Before Europeans arrived in Canada, First Nations had already lived here for thousands of years. Their rich traditions and cultural history are explored in The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples of Canada, which covers our nation’s seven major indigenous groups. There is detailed information about each group’s traditional way of life; be prepared to be surprised, fascinated, and impressed by the resourcefulness of Canada’s First Nations!

Find out how First Nations guides assisted our most famous explorers, like Simon Fraser and Alexander Mackenzie, and read about how the arrival of Europeans changed their traditional ways of life forever. Canada’s First Nations are still struggling to recover and maintain their traditions and stories; the last chapter of this book is an excellent introduction to the current challenges and opportunities facing many First Nations groups.