It’s unit 1 and I am already wondering about the language we are hearing from the Federal Government about Indigenous communities. How hard is it to use the name that is respectful?
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/as-sa/99-011-x/99-011-x2011001-eng.cfm
When was the last time I used the term Aboriginal? I cannot even remember. Years ago. I don’t hear any of my friends call themselves aboriginal. I hear them call themselves by their nation’s name and at time as Indigenous. Is this a regional difference? I suspect not. More likely another disrespectful communication the federal government has created against our Indigenous peoples.
Some quick research shows the term Aboriginal has been one that originates from a latin meaning of “not original”. No wonder we have moved away from this term. Indigenous people is a term that better conveys there are differences between the nations that are part of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
https://www.animikii.com/news/why-we-say-indigenous-instead-of-aboriginal