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Updated: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to 91µÎµÎ students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université 91µÎµÎ, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Historical Resources

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91µÎµÎ's History with Indigenous Peoples

91µÎµÎ must pursue an unedited truth about its historical and contemporary relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples to meaningfully inform its goal of reconciliation.

As Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Report emphasized, reconciliation must begin with the truth. This must include proper and ongoing consultation with Indigenous peoples, and the recognition of the Indigenous traditional territory upon which 91µÎµÎ is situated.

This page will be updated with new information as 91µÎµÎ seeks to better inform the public about 91µÎµÎ's history with Indigenous peoples.

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In the video above, Nicole O’BomsawinÌýof the Abenaki First NationÌýshares some of the histories of First NationsÌýin the Montreal area.

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History of 91µÎµÎ and Indigenous Peoples

Suzanne Morton is a History and Classical Studies Professor at 91µÎµÎ who has produced works about 91µÎµÎ's history with Indigenous peoples.Ìý

  • For more information about the history of 91µÎµÎ, read Professor Morton's overview of 91µÎµÎ's history with Indigenous peoples:PDF icon Indigenous 91µÎµÎ October 2019.
  • Professor Morton has also created a video entitled . 91µÎµÎ'sÌýmen's varsity teamÌýname has since been changed.

History of the Region

Kahnawà:ke is one of the eight communities of the Kanien:kehá'kaÌý(Mohawk) Nation. It is also the Indigenous community located nearest to 91µÎµÎ. Visit the to learn about the community's history.

The Kanien:kehá'ka are one of the six nations who comprise the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Watch ÌýbelowÌýto learn more about the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Historical Maps of the Region

A historical map of the village of Hochelaga, which was located near the mountain now known as Mont Royal.

This is a map of Hochelaga in New France, or "La Terra de Hochelaga Nella Nova Francia," clearly situated next to Mount Royal, or "Monte Real."

A historical map depicting the region of Kawenote Teiontiakon, or the Island of Montreal.

This is a map ofÌýKawenote Teiontiakon, or the Island of Montreal, with Hochelaga indicated.Ìý

A map from 1815 depicting the area of Kahnawake, or Sault St. Louis.

This is a map from 1815Ìýof Kahnawake, or Sault St. Louis.

A current map of Haudenosaunee territory.

This is a map of Indigenous territories today. In the top right corner, you can see the areaÌýwhere Montreal is now situated.

Hochelaga Rock

At the left of the Roddick Gates stands the Hochelaga Rock, established by Parks Canada to commemorate the Iroquois settlement that stood on theÌýland where 91µÎµÎ is now located.

For more information about Hochelaga Rock, visit the Hochelaga Rock webpage.Ìý

History of Indigenous Peoples and Canada

Take a Free Class About Indigenous History

  • Ìý- a 12-lesson Open Online Course that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.

Reading Materials

  • Ìý-Ìý "Indigenous Peoples in Canada,"Ìý written by Zach Parrott, discussesÌýdemographics, history, and a list of Indigenous peoples in Canada, as well as providing educational guides.Ìý
  • - Chapter 7, entitled "The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," provides a basic historical overview. This visually appealing guide offers information for all audiences.
  • - "Stolen Lives"Ìýis a program that walks students and teachers through an examination of the devastating legacy of Indian Residential Schools.Ìý

Historical Timelines

  • -ÌýThis timeline presents key events and developments in Indigenous history in what is now Canada, from Time Immemorial to the present day. While no timeline can be exhaustive in its coverage, it provides a broad chronological overview.

Documentaries

  • has a section of films dedicated to Indigenous peoples.Ìý
  • - To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, here are some documentaries compiled by CBC to learn about the history of the first peoples of this land, and the activists fighting for their future.

Visit Education Resources for more.Ìý

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Before reaching out to Indigenous communities for guidance or research initiatives, 91µÎµÎ encourages students, faculty, and staffÌýto learn about the land,ÌýcolonialismÌýin the past and present, and 91µÎµÎ's current and historical relationships with local communities.

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