Explores the unique cultures of the First Nations peoples before the arrival of Europeans. It also looks at some devastating effects European settlement had on these cultures. Explores the harsh conditions and policies First Nations had to endure while living on the reserves set aside for them under the treaties.

Includes two sets of text and critical thinking questions for students in grades 7-9+ in a single book which has the opposite set of text and questions bound upside-down, or on the "flip-side." Two titles in one book. "Turn over for the flip-side"--Cover.