Hochelaga: A Human Tragedy

When they discovered our land, they labeled us "Red Indians" with derogatory connotations, and then they annihilated our ancestors and occupied our land. After decades, they bestowed the name "Native Inhabitants" upon those of us who remained. They confined us to reservations, where we possessed nothing but a narrow strip of land, and we continued to stumble within the confines of our enclosed lives.

~ Marvin Gunner



The indigenous people are not distinguished by their bronze skin color or their prominent noses, but by their spiritual connection to their ancient ancestors, a feeling that is incomprehensible to others.



~ From the sayings of Canada's indigenous people