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FIRST NATIONS
"Long before the first European settlers crossed the Atlantic, the original citizens of Canada had a rich and vibrant culture, a profound spirituality and deeply held social values based on respect for the earth and all forms of life. The political structures that existed in the aboriginal nations were so highly developed that the Iroquois Confederacy served as the model for the first
concepts of federalism, on both of which our own system today is based. It was the indigenous population's support and sharing of knowledge that enabled the earliest European settlers to survive in Canada's harsh environment. We had, and continue to have, much to learn from the first nations people. Their full participation in our national life, and our willingness to respect their culture, can be mutually enriching and beneficial."
Radwanski & Luttrell. The Will of a Nation: Awakening the Canadian Spirit. Stoddart, 1992. p.151-154.
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To check out the beautiful prints by First Nations artist Tania Diotalevi-Hodges, click here.