Glossary

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Aboriginal

People who are the descendants of the original inhabitants of Canada. Three groups of Aboriginal People are recognized in the Canadian constitution-Indian, Métis and Inuit. The term Aboriginal is often used interchangeably with the terms Native and First Nations.

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network

Developed in 1999, the network is aimed at both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal viewers. Most employees of the Network are Aboriginal and programming boasts a wide range of content, most of which is unavailable elsewhere.

Aboriginal title

A legal term recognizing Aboriginal Peoples' interest and relationship with the land. Aboriginal title is based in the fact that they have longstanding occupancy on the land as descendants of the original inhabitants of Canada.

Algonquian

The Algonquian language family is one of the largest in Canada. It is spoken in many provinces including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Some of the dialects include Cree, Ojibwa, Algonquian, Blackfoot and Gros Ventres.

Annuities

A contract or agreement regarding a sum of money to be either paid yearly or at regular intervals.

Athabascan

The Athabascan language group is spoken in a number of provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of the North West Territories. Dialects within the Athabascan group include Beaver, Dene, Dogrib and Sarcee.

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