First Nation and Inuit EconomiesSocial Studies 7Ms. D. McKean

The First People Inuit- are the First Peoples of the region

north of the tree line (where the climate is too cold for trees to grow) and in today’s Quebec and Labrador

The First People First Nations- are the First Peoples of the

rest of the land that is now Canada. There are many First Nations groups.

How Did Their Economies Work?

Depended on land and natural resources for survival; therefore, was basis of economy

Natural resources differed for each region

Strong Beliefs All First Nations and Inuit communities

thought that people were a part of the natural system They saw people and land as being “one” Resources seen as source of life- should

be used wisely Prayers and ceremonies showed respect

and gave thanks for resources

First Nations and Inuit Economies

Use of Resources Goods were made by hand

Stone and bone tools

Use of Resources Resources used in efficient ways

Ex: Caribou

Use of Resources People travelled to find resources

Seasonal

Distribution of Resources Equality among communities

Defending boundaries

Trading networks