Where are the ancestors of Aboriginal peoples believed to have migrated from?
- Africa, in the 1700s
- Asia, many thousands of years ago
- Europe, in the 1500s
- South America, about 500 years ago
Answer: Asia, many thousands of years ago
The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have come from Asia many thousands of years ago. They were well established in North America long before the first explorers from Europe arrived.
Learn more: Aboriginal origins and rights
- The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from Asia many thousands of years ago.
- Aboriginal and treaty rights are in the Canadian Constitution.
- Territorial rights were first guaranteed through the Royal Proclamation of 1763 by King George III.
- The Royal Proclamation set the basis for negotiating treaties with the newcomers. These treaties were not always fully respected.
- On First Nations reserves, band chiefs and councillors have major responsibilities, including housing, schools and other services.
- Provincial, regional and national Aboriginal organizations speak for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people with federal, provincial and territorial governments.
- Today Aboriginal peoples enjoy renewed pride and confidence, with significant achievements in agriculture, the environment, business and the arts.