Indigenous culture in Eastern Canada

The First Nations

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Québec

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Once called “Indians,” then later “Amerindians,” Canada's indigenous peoples are now more accurately referred to as “First Nations,” while “Inuit” refers to the Indigenous peoples of Canada's North, and “Métis” to people of mixed ancestry.
Huron-Wendat, Mi'kmaq, Algonquin, Innu, Cree... Eastern Canada is home to numerous Indigenous nations, 11 of them in Quebec alone.
These 11 nations differ widely from one another. Indeed, within a single nation — even within a single community — lifestyle, language use and socioeconomic circumstances can vary considerably. A nation's or community's level of economic development is also shaped largely by three factors: proximity to markets, connection to the road network, and level of education.

Set out to meet these distinct cultures, some of which welcome visitors onto their land. Sleep in a tipi, attend a pow-wow, learn traditional crafts, visit a museum and a longhouse, and paddle a rabaska canoe. Authentic experiences, accessible to the whole family.

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Indigenous culture in Eastern Canada

The First Nations

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