Natives of North America | Alaska | Greenland | Canada | 1915 | Vintage Map

The 1915 map "Aborigines of Canada, Alaska and Greenland" focuses on the indigenous peoples of the region. It identifies various tribes and groups, each distinguished by different colors and patterns. These include the Inuit, Algonquian, Iroquoian, Athabaskan, Siouan, and Salishan. Their geographical distribution is depicted visually. Major cities, rivers, and railway lines are also marked, providing an impression of the interaction between indigenous territories and regions settled by Europeans.
The map was created at a time when Canada was expanding its national identity and infrastructure. It reflects the interest of that era in documenting and understanding the diverse indigenous cultures within the country's borders. The early 20th century was a period of profound change for many indigenous peoples due to European colonization, including displacement, cultural assimilation, and the alteration of their traditional ways of life. The map therefore serves both as a documentation of the indigenous presence and as a tool for government planning and policy-making regarding these communities.

Historical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its intended purpose. The print offered is a reproduction.

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