21권(2011) | [21권 4호]Kim, Soon Ja, Indian Reserves in Vancouver Canada

Abstract : North America was the home of the Indians long before Europeans came to the New World. As more and more settlers arrived and pushed West, these Native Americans were slowly and forcibly pushed from their lands. Although they attempted to fight for their land, most were forced to assimilate to the European culture and religion in order to live peacefully with these new people. North American Indians have been taken away their rights and are under the rule of the European colonist even in their own territory as ever. Despite many oppression, First Nations handed down their own unique culture and way of life for generations. British Columbia was joined in Canada Government in 1871. The province has abundant mountains and forest as well as large quantities of natural resources.
In this study, the history and culture of Indian Reserves in Vancouver will be examined. First, Indians definition and history before Europeans enter in North America. Second, the period of the rule and impact of the Europeans. Finally, today’s culture and rights of Indians in British Columbia. This study was done by touring Indian Reserves in this area by myself.

Key words: Indians, Aboriginal, First Nations, reserve, assimilate, rights, culture, geography