A. Possible Approaches to and Perspectives of Native History [Section A.]

An understanding of Canadian First Nations history is derived from several different sources so as to gain insight from diverse perspectives. Until the eighteenth century, written documents were primarily created by European males. Consequentially, Native histories are often hidden or obliquely represented. In constructing the history of First Nations peoples in Canada, the historian does not rely exclusively on written sources. Instead, a cross-disciplined, multi-layered approach is required.

B. Map - Native-European Encounters Preserved in Native Oral Tradition and European Written Narrative [Section B.]

A map showing areas of European contact with links to descriptions of the encounters as preserved in Native oral tradition and in European written documents. The economic, political, and social impact of European contact on the First Nations peoples will also be discussed. Themes are elaborated upon through links to specific examples.