Analysis of the Historical Portrayal of Indigenous Peoples in Canada

This report delves into the historical portrayal of Indigenous peoples, specifically focusing on the Canadian context. It examines the historical narratives, the impact of colonialism, and the ongoing struggles for land rights and recognition. The report analyzes the perspectives of authors like John Ralston Saul and the documentary "8th Fire", highlighting the challenges and injustices faced by Indigenous communities. It explores the evolution of societal attitudes and the importance of understanding the historical context to address contemporary issues. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical treatment of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for respect, understanding, and the acknowledgement of their rights. The report examines the historical context and the legal challenges faced by the Indigenous peoples.

Running head: THE PORTRAYAL OF FIRST WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
Topic: A STUDY ON THE PORTRAYALOF FIRST WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
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1HISTORIC PORTRAYAL OF INDEGINOUS NATIVE POPULATIONS.
Assignment1: “The comeback”
In his book “ The comeback”, the author, John Ralston Saul, he states that the
aboriginal peoples of Canada have been making a comeback from population decline,
civilizational stability, legal rights and the respect and adulation that was not given to them in
history, which they rightly deserve. The audience is the modern non-native Canadians who
have read the colonial narrative. He wants to highlight their remarkable history and culture of
the indigenous peoples, from a position of respect and not sympathy. He dismisses sympathy,
which he calls it soft racism. His intention of writing this piece is to highlight the treaties that
are signed with the indigenous. He is challenging the existing colonial narrative that
historically stated that the indigenous were inferior. To free ourselves from the old
prejudices, we must give the indigenous the rightful respect and rights they deserve, and not
sympathy ("The Comeback | John Ralston Saul", 2019).
Assignment 2: “Whose Land is it anyway?”
It is important to learn about historical context, since the historic wrongs done to the
aboriginals, their plight and their legal challenges facing them. The indigenous have lost their
traditional lands, which was a part of their rich cultural heritage. They have been wronged by
colonialism. The documentary emphasises the aboriginal land claims and how they have
suffered since losing their lands as a result of colonialism. It highlights the political and legal
challenges that the indigenous are facing today. According to the documentary, colonialism
for Canada involved the taking over of indigenous land and depriving the aboriginals their
rights to their land. Colonialism has deprived the indigenous the land rights over traditional
lands ("8th Fire episode 3. Whose land is it anyway? - 8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada
& the Way Forward | Coursera", 2019).

2HISTORIC PORTRAYAL OF INDEGINOUS NATIVE POPULATIONS.
References:
The Comeback | John Ralston Saul. (2019). Retrieved from
http://www.johnralstonsaul.com/non-fiction-books/the-comeback/
8th Fire episode 3. Whose land is it anyway? - 8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the
Way Forward | Coursera. (2019). Retrieved from
https://ru.coursera.org/lecture/aboriginal-education/8th-fire-episode-3-whose-land-is-
it-anyway-imwVY