create thesis statement – issue of Indigenous contributions to Canada.

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create thesis statement – issue of Indigenous contributions to Canada. Your general framework should be that of refuting common stereotypes of Indigenous peoples as takers instead of contributors to the country we live in. You should focus on two areas of historical contributions as well as the basis for ongoing contributions in the future. essay outline included with sources needed –

 

  1. Introduction
  2. Indigenous people have always faced discrimination and racism due to historical events. Mainstream images have impacted the way society accepts Indigenous people.
  3. Indigenous people have played a historical role in the shaping of Canada. Their early contributions to aiding European settlers to adapt to Canadian’s climate, and today play an important role in the support of climate change, but there are still the underline issues of racism, and discrimination that stereotype Indigenous people as takers instead of contributors.

 

  1. First body paragraph – Historical Contributions

 

  1. Indigenous people provided European settlers with live skills to survive in Canada’s climate.
  2. Indigenous people were able to help settlers adjust to the new land and shared their knowledge and expertise.
  • Indigenous people taught settlers how to build transportation and housing. Including canoes, small boats and cedar homes.
  1. They were able to provide and teach settlers to use natural medicines to help the ill.

III. Second Paragraph – Military

  1. Indigenous people have a huge contribution during the first and second world wars.
  2. Indigenous people enlist in the armed forces to support their country.
  • Indigenous people had to overcome unique cultural challenges.
  1. Women join the front lines as nurses and provide medical support during the wars.

 

  1. Third Paragraph – Future Environment and Climate
  2. Indigenous peoples’ contribution is essential in designing and implementing solutions for ecosystem.
  3. Traditional knowledge and heritage can contribute to environmental assessment and sustainable ecosystem management.

 

  1. Conclusion
  2. Indigenous people have played a historical role in the shaping of Canada. Their early contributions to aiding European settlers to adapt to Canadian’s climate, and today play an important role in the support of climate change, but there are still the underline issues of racism, and discrimination that stereotype Indigenous people as takers instead of contributors.
  3. As stated, Indigenous people have had immense contributions to Canada’s society and culture. We must continue to educate non-Indigenous people about the detrimental affects systemic racism and systemic barriers have on Indigenous people.

 

 

 

 

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