blog writing #the changing economic conditions after 1830 experienced by the cree and blackfoot

The history of Indigenous peoples in Canada is one of resilience, adaptation, and negotiation in the face of rapidly changing economic and social conditions. The book "An Illustrated History of Canada’s Native People" by Arthur J. Ray provides valuable insights into the experiences of Indigenous groups, particularly the Cree and Blackfoot, during the pre-treaty period and the subsequent impact of numbered treaties. When the Europeans started flocking the aboriginal territories, the natives viewed them as a progressive venture which led to unreserved partnerships. The newcomer Europeans disguised as traders mostly concentrated on the fur trade rather than settlement.