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Over the course of centuries, many Indigenous Canadians have played a critical role in shaping the

National Aboriginal Day, in recognition of the cultural contributions made by Canada's indigenous population. The day was first celebrated in 1996 following Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc's proclamation.[6]

1,172,790 million people reported having at least some Indigenous ancestry in 2006, representing 3.8% of the total

Aboriginal Curatorial Collective, National Aboriginal Health Organization, Metis Child and Family Services Society and Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
.

Notable individuals

Further information:
List of Canadians § Aboriginal leaders

First Nations

Further information: List of First Nations people

First Nation people have come from a diverse background of history, economy, culture, and government. First Nations become active politicians in the Canadian government holding a sense of pride and patriotism towards the nation of Canada. First Nations also become politicians within their own well-defined First Nation government known as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) which supported by its membership, land base and tribal councils[8]

Francis Pegahmagabow, an expert marksman and scout during WWI

Stoney Creek Woman.[18] Ethel Blondin-Andrew, was a Canadian politician of Dene descent in the Northwest Territories and the first Indigenous woman to be elected to the Parliament of Canada.[19] Ovide Mercredi is a politician of Cree descent and a former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.[20] Harold Cardinal was a Cree writer, political leader, teacher, negotiator and lawyer who demanded, on behalf of all First Nation peoples, the right to be "the red tile in the Canadian mosaic.[21] Skowkale lawyer and judge, Steven Point, OBC (Xwĕ lī qwĕl tĕl), was the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 2007 to 2012.[22] Harriet Nahanee was a civil rights activist, a Canadian residential school system survivor and environmentalist.[23] Nahanee was arrested and imprisoned in 2007 at the age of 71 for trying to protect Squamish Nation territory.[23] Theresa Spence a chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation is a prominent figure in the modern Attawapiskat housing and infrastructure crisis and Idle No More protest.[24][25]

A colour photo of Graham Greene at the Gemini Awards wearing a black and white tuxedo.
Graham Greene at the Gemini Awards in 1998

The arts and entertainment industry has seen Indigenous peoples stand at the Oscars, an internationally prominent award ceremony such as

Six Nations Reserve in Ontario.[31]

Mohawk, musician, singer–songwriter, and guitarist is best known for his membership in The Band.[35] Norval Morrisseau, CM, or Copper Thunderbird, was an Anishinaabe artist known as the "Picasso of the North".[36] Bill Reid, OBC, was an artist who renewed interest in his heritage Haida art, with his sculpture and totem poles.[37]

In sports there are number of accomplished First Nations peoples such as

Moose Factory Cree Nation to play hockey for the Ottawa Senators of the NHL.[41][42] Of Cree heritage, Jon Mirasty, "Nasty Mirasty", is a popular enforcer in the AHL.[43]

Inuit

See also: List of Canadian Inuit
A colour photo of Sheila Watt-Cloutier, looking up and smiling, while giving a lecture at York University. She is a wearing a blue jacket over a black shirt and has an ulu necklace.
Sheila Watt-Cloutier lecturing at York University's 50-50 Symposium

Inuit serving in political roles have actively advocated in support of the Inuit community. Some Inuit serve within a national political organisation known as the

Commissioner of the undivided NWT and first Commissioner of Nunavut.[50] Paul Okalik was the first Premier of Nunavut whose "dream was to help his people in their dealings with the Canadian justice system."[51] Ann Meekitjuk Hanson is the Commissioner of Nunavut as well as civil servant, broadcaster, journalist, and author.[52]

Historically among the Inuit,

Cape Dorset, on the southwest coast of Baffin Island, now in the Canadian territory of Nunavut.[57]

Lucie Idlout at Westfest 2008

Tanya Tagaq Gillis is an Inuit throat singer, who performs as a solo artist rather than part of a traditional duo.[62] Charlie Panigoniak is a country singer-songwriter and guitarist whose albums reflect on northern life.[63] Lucie Idlout is a rock singer who writes songs that called attention to the issue of domestic violence in Canada.[64] Jessie Oonark was an internationally renowned artist who was elected a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[65] Alootook Ipellie was an illustrator and writer who told the stories of the Inuit in print.[66] Natar Ungalaaq is an actor, filmmaker, and sculptor whose artwork is in many major Inuit art collections worldwide.[67] In sports, Jordin Tootoo is the first Inuk athlete to become a professional ice hockey player playing with the NHL.[68]

Métis

See also: List of Métis people
"A bust portrait of Métis leader Louis Riel c1870 after a carte de visite in 1884."
Louis Riel. leader of the Red River Rebellion and North-West Rebellion

The life and times of celebrated

Lady Franklin to find her husband, Sir John Franklin.[69] Gabriel Dumont brought Louis Riel back to Canada, in order to pressure the Canadian authorities to pay attention to the troubles of the Métis people. Louis Riel was a founder of the province of Manitoba, and leader of the Métis people of the Canadian Prairies.[70] He led two rebellions against the Canadian government and its first post-Confederation Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald; the Red River Rebellion of 1869–1870[71] and the North-West Rebellion of 1885 which ended in his trial.[72] Dumont would serve under Riel as adjutant general in the provisional Métis government declared in Saskatchewan in 1885. Dumont then commanded the Métis forces in the North-West Rebellion. Elzéar Goulet was a Métis leader in the Red River Settlement, supporter of Louis Riel's provisional government and namesake of Winnipeg's Elzéar Goulet Memorial Park.[73] Charles Nolin was a Métis farmer and active political organiser who equivocated between religion and political support of the North-West Rebellion and his first cousin Louis Riel.[74][75] John Bruce was the first president of the Métis provisional government and fought at the Red River Settlement during the Red River Rebellion of 1869.[76]

The Métis National Council is a national political organisation supported with provincial associations and local communities.[8] Activists for the Métis community include Pearl Calahasen who was the first Métis woman elected to public office in Alberta and Associate Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.[77] Senator Thelma Chalifoux was the first female Métis to receive the National Aboriginal Achievement Award.[78][79]

Blanche Brillon Macdonald was an entrepreneur and activist who developed the "Blanche Macdonald Centre".[80] Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, CM, O.Ont was a businesswoman and a founder of the Métis Nation of Ontario.[81]

Forward Rene Bourque during a game between the Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings

Métis traditional culture is portrayed in arts and entertainment by artists such as

Blackfoot heritage, Cardinal is famous for flowing architecture marked with smooth lines, influenced by his Indigenous heritage as well as European Expressionist architecture.[86]

Well known Métis sports figures include

World Junior Championships and once in the World Cup of Hockey.[88] Rene Bourque is a professional ice hockey player in the NHL and first cousin of North American Native Boxing Champion Wayne Bourque.[89]
Wayne Bourque has been the North American Native boxing champion three times.[90]

See also

  • Juno Award for Aboriginal Recording of the Year
  • List of Indigenous musicians in Canada
  • List of indigenous artists of the Americas
  • List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal origin
  • List of writers from peoples indigenous to the Americas
  • Persons of National Historic Significance (Canada)

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