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As Canada continues to evolve and grow, more people will choose to settle in Canada and begin a new life.

Consider the following question:

Has immigration had an impact on the Aboriginal collective identity?

Using the maps in the links that follow, begin building a response suggesting how immigration might impact Aboriginal peoples. 

As well, use your prior knowledge regarding the understanding Aboriginal peoples have about their treaties.

Click on the links below to view the two maps.

First Nations Reserves map

Population Distribution map

Summarize your thoughts in your notes.

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The Aboriginal peoples of Canada are apprehensive about the impact of immigration on their collective rights.

Continue to reflect on the impacts that immigration poses for the collective rights of Aboriginal peoples as you read "How does immigration involve the collective rights of Aboriginal peoples?" on page 183 of your textbook, Issues for Canadians.

In your own words, summarize the three bulleted items that are presented. Based on these collective rights, consider how immigration creates issues for the Aboriginal people.