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Nadine Caron, first female First Nations Canadian general surgeon; Dawson Charlie, co-discoverer of gold in the Yukon; Jonathan Cheechoo, ice hockey player [1] Chief Lady Bird, (aka Nancy King), Chippewa and Potawatomi artist, illustrator, educator and community activist; Byron Chief-Moon, Kainai Nation American-born actor
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]
These people traditionally used tipis covered with skins as their homes. Their main sustenance was the bison, which they used as food, as well as for all their garments.The leaders of some Plains tribes wore large headdresses made of feathers, something which is wrongfully attributed by some to all First Nations peoples.
First Iroquois person to publish the oral histories of the Haudenosaunee: David Cusick in Sketches of the Ancient History of the Six Nations. [18] 1827. The Cherokee Nation adopts its first modern constitution. [19] 1828. First Native American newspaper and first newspaper published in an Indigenous language: The Cherokee Phoenix. [20]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 November 2024. List of Canadian actors/actresses who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit For Native American actors in the United States, see list of Native American actors. This is a list of Canadian actors/actresses who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit. This article needs additional citations for ...
For many Native Americans in the United States and First Nations people in Canada, he became a hero who transcends tribal identity. [179] Tecumseh's stature grew over the decades after his death, often at the expense of Tenskwatawa, whose religious views white writers found alien and unappealing.
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
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