Aboriginal is a collective name for the indigenous peoples of Canada and is used to refer to the original or first peoples of this land and their descendants. British Columbia is actually home to more than 200 First Nations including Inuit and Metis but the Four Host First Nations of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games are the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh. These four Nations have been chosen as they are the original people of the Vancouver Olympic sites. This is the first time in history that Indigenous peoples have been recognized by the International Olympic Committee as Official Partners. 
There are lots of things about the First Nations at the Olympics. I have seen an Aboriginal pavillion with handmade arts and crafts, an art gallery with totem poles and lots of native dancers. I will write again soon.
Kate O'Hare
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ReplyDeleteHi Ainsley, Shannon, Kate, Erika and Rich,
ReplyDeleteI haven't commented before now, but I wanted to let you know that I have been reading your blog everyday. It looks like the Olympics are lots of fun! It is clear that you are learning lots too.
Uncle Cameron