2. Life Prior to Contact

Learn about life in Tsawwassen First Nation lands prior to colonization. We cover daily life, social structures, gender diversity, and the important roles of Elders. Traditional food systems are highlighted, along with trade, education, and governance practices.

Life Prior to European Contact
Turtle Island
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Lesson 1 of 2 within section Life Prior to European Contact. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Pre-contact North America
2 of 2
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Life Prior to European Contact. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Tsawwassen Home Life
Home Life
1 of 4
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Tsawwassen Home Life. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Matriarchal Society
2 of 4
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Tsawwassen Home Life. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Gender Diversity
3 of 4
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Tsawwassen Home Life. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Coast Salish Woolly Dogs
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Lesson 4 of 4 within section Tsawwassen Home Life. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Food Systems
We are known as the Salmon People
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Lesson 1 of 2 within section Food Systems. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Horticulture
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Lesson 2 of 2 within section Food Systems. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Economy & Trade
Long-Distance Networks
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Lesson 1 of 3 within section Economy & Trade. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Trade & Travel
2 of 3
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Economy & Trade. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
The Grease Trails
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Lesson 3 of 3 within section Economy & Trade. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Knowledge Systems
Teachings
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Lesson 1 of 1 within section Knowledge Systems. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Governance
Tsawwassen Governance Systems
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Lesson 1 of 2 within section Governance. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Potlatching & Witnesses – a living cultural practice
2 of 2
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Governance. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
Learning Reflections
Learning Reflections
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Lesson 1 of 1 within section Learning Reflections. You must enrol in this course to access course content.
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