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Lists of Indigenous Australians by occupation and/or historical contribution: . List of Indigenous Australian historical figures; List of Indigenous Australian musicians; List of Indigenous Australian performing artists
Part of a series on Indigenous peoples in Canada First Nations Inuit Métis History Timeline Pre-colonization Genetics Settler colonialism Genocide Residential schools Indian hospitals Reconciliation Politics Indigenous law British Columbia Treaty Process Crown and Indigenous peoples Health Policy Idle No More Indian Act Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Land Back Land claims Land ...
Ayaiga (c. 1882 - 1952) also known as 'Neighbor', was an Alawa man who was the first Indigenous person to receive the Albert Medal for Lifesaving [1] [2] Dolly Gurinyi Batcho (c. 1905 - 1973) was a Larrakia woman who served on Aboriginal Women's Hygiene Squad, 69th, as a part of the Australian Women's Army Service .
Native American people were the first people to live in the area that is now known as the United States. [1] This is a chronological list of the first accomplishments that Native Americans have achieved both through their tribal identities and also through the culture of the United States over time. It includes individuals and groups of people ...
Generally referred to as Aboriginal peoples in Canada when looking at the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples collectively. Main article: Notable Aboriginal people of Canada Further information: List of Canadian Inuit , List of First Nations people , and List of Métis people
Mary Greyeyes-Reid was the first First Nations woman to join the Canadian Forces. [15] Tommy Prince was one of Canada's most decorated First Nations soldiers, serving in World War II and the Korean War. [16] Mary John, Sr., CM was a leader of the Dakelh (Carrier) people and a social activist. [17]
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Native American studies (also known as American Indian, Indigenous American, Aboriginal, Native, or First Nations studies) is an interdisciplinary academic field that examines the history, culture, politics, issues, spirituality, sociology and contemporary experience of Native peoples in North America, [1] or, taking a hemispheric approach, the Americas. [2]