In your opinion, based on the theme of this story, how has Canadian history and attitudes shaped the First People of Canada’s identity?

The Canadians tried to assimilate the First Nations and by doing so the First Nations lost a lot of their culture and knowledge. They would pass down knowledge orally from generation to generation so when the children were put into residential schools they didn’t have a chance to learn from their elders. This has led to the loss of aboriginal knowledge and stories. There has also been lasting affects on the aboriginal people such as abusive parenting and alcohol abuse. But against all the odds the First Nations people have persisted and survived. This story shows the persistence of the First Nations people even though the Canadian government took actions to get rid of them. They won’t be silenced just as the totem poles couldn’t be kept silent.