Explores how Indigenous groups historically governed themselves, the changes they faced when Europeans arrived in North America, and recent efforts by the Canadian government to restore self-government to Indigenous Peoples.

Colour Photographs, Black & White photographs, and Illustrations, Table of Contents, Maps, Glossary, For Further Information, Side Bars, Framing Questions, Index, Web Sites

Colour Photographs, Black & White photographs, and Illustrations, Table of Contents, Maps, Glossary, For Further Information, Side Bars, Framing Questions, Index, Web Sites

Colour Photographs, Black & White photographs, and Illustrations, Table of Contents, Maps, Glossary, For Further Information, Side Bars, Framing Questions, Index, Web Sites

Colour Photographs, Black & White photographs, and Illustrations, Table of Contents, Maps, Glossary, For Further Information, Side Bars, Framing Questions, Index, Web Sites

Explores the spiritual and ceremonial customs of Indigenous Peoples, the changes they faced when Europeans arrived in North America as well as recent efforts to re-introduce banned practices.

Indigenous peoples have played an influential role in Canadian history and continue to do so today. From the past and into the future, Treaties reveals the challenges Indigenous peoples face while negotiating treaties with governments over the use of their land.

Explores the impact of residential schools on the Indigenous people of Canada as well as efforts by the Canadian government to mend the damaged relationships caused by these schools.

We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict catastrophic waves and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information.