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Who We Are

Q: Which three groups does Discover Canada name as the founding peoples of Canada?

Aboriginal. Aboriginal, French and British. Their long relationship — cooperative and conflicted by turns — shaped the country's institutions and both official languages.

Q: What are the three distinct groups of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

First Nations. First Nations, Métis and Inuit. They are constitutionally recognised as distinct peoples, not as one undifferentiated group.

Practice questions from this chapter, each with the reasoning behind the answer. These come from the free test, so they are yours to work through without an account.

Question 1

Which three groups does Discover Canada name as the founding peoples of Canada?

Aboriginal
French
Aboriginal
French

WhyAboriginal, French and British. Their long relationship — cooperative and conflicted by turns — shaped the country's institutions and both official languages.

Question 2

What are the three distinct groups of Aboriginal peoples in Canada?

First Nations
First Nations
Métis
Status

WhyFirst Nations, Métis and Inuit. They are constitutionally recognised as distinct peoples, not as one undifferentiated group.

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