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Exposes First Nations to eurocentrism and what was believed to be the inferior culture of the European's. Revealed advanced European technologies to the First Nations.
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First Nations encouraged to convert to Catholicism. First Nations exposed to 4,000 settlers in New France.
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First Nations adapted to trapping and trading. Created tensions between divided First Nations tribes. Fur trade exposed First Nations to alcohol.
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First Nation tribes that feared British takeover unsuccessfully attacked British forces. After this, First Nations weakened to the point of having to negotiate with the British.
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An entire culture was destroyed by undernourishment and disease after being intentionally driven away from their home by Europeans. Almost nothing remains of the Beothuk culture today, thanks to the Europeans.
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Inforcing the assumption that the First Nations culture was unable to adapt to modern society. This devasted the First Nations culture with widespread assimilation and broke many familyl bonds.
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Defined who was Status Indian and therfore eligible to recieve benefits. This supressed culture; banned traditional practices.
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Violence tensions created between First Nations and Metis already living in the area and the new settlers. The British assigned themselves complete control over land already inhabited.
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Killed thousands of Cree and Blackfoot along with their culture. Had no choice but to sign British treaties in order to recieve food and security.
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The Europeans forced their money driven culture on the First Nations who don't believe in ownership and land. This was the beginning of the "cash for land" approach.
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The construction of the railroad destroyed traditional land and food supplies (buffalo) of the First Nations. Kickstarted many treaties and the building of reserves.
