Scenarios about 'first nations'
First Nations refers to the indigenous peoples of Canada who are neither Métis nor Inuit, encompassing over 600 diverse communities with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions. These nations occupied territories across North America for thousands of years before European colonization, developing complex societies with sophisticated governance systems and deep spiritual connections to the land. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of First Nations' interactions with European settlers could significantly alter North American development, sovereignty arrangements, and cultural landscapes.
What If British Columbia Took a Different Approach to Resource Development?
Exploring the alternate timeline where British Columbia prioritized sustainable resource management and Indigenous partnerships from the 1970s onward, fundamentally altering the province's economic development, environmental legacy, and relationship with First Nations.
What If Yukon Developed Different Relationships with First Nations?
Exploring the alternate timeline where colonial authorities and later Canadian governments established more equitable partnerships with Yukon First Nations, dramatically altering the territory's development, governance structures, and Indigenous rights across Canada.
What If Canada Had Fully Implemented Indigenous Self-Government in 2016?
Exploring how Canada's relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples would have evolved if the federal government had implemented comprehensive Indigenous self-government following the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
What If Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum Succeeded?
Exploring the constitutional, social, and international consequences if Australia had successfully established a First Nations Voice to Parliament through the 2023 referendum.