Canada's First Nations: A History of Founding Peoples from Earliest Times is the revised edition of Olive Dickason's highly acclaimed history of First Nations told from the Native perspective. This Metis historian uses an interdisciplinary approach to tell the story of Aboriginal People in what became Canada. She describes the richness, variety and complexity of 57 founding First Nations. The coming of Europeans and the impact on the traditional societies are described and analyzed. Dickason examines the role of government and its relationship with Aboriginal People during the 19th and 20th centuries. While she explores the larger context of Indian-White relations, Dickason identifies key people such as Pontiac, Membertou, Tecumseh, Big Bear, Abe Opik and Elijah Harper who have responded to colonialism with political sophistication. Part Five of this sweeping history examines the contemporary issues surrounding land claims, self-government and economic development. A recommended text for anyone interested in understanding the true history of Canada. Suggested resource for Grade 10 Aboriginal Peoples in Canada course, Ontario Ministry of Education Course Profile. OUT OF PRINT