There are over 232,000 Indigenous people in B.C., 67% were First Nations, 30% were Métis and just under 1% was Inuk (Inuit). Indigenous people have distinct cultures, world views, languages and traditions that form a part of the richness of B.C’s society today. They lived right across British Colombia and developed a rich and storied existence relying on the land and nature for food, shelter and clothing. Canada’s First Peoples developed complex cultures and lived in harmony with their environment. Each cultural group was made up of several nations with similarities in language and social structure. Each group also had their own stories, ceremonies and interpretations of the world around them.

Audience are provided with a broad overview of Indigenous people’s life and culture. The video introduces audience to some important aspects of First Nations life-regalia and dance, food, drumming, powwows and the importance of the environment.