Cree
Definition
The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations Native Americans in North America. They live across Canada and parts of the United States including Montana and Oklahoma.
Analogy
Imagine Cree like a large family spread across different states but still sharing common traditions, language, and culture - just like how your cousins might live in different cities but you all celebrate Thanksgiving together with similar rituals.
Related terms
Algonquin Language Family: This is a group of Native American languages spoken by many tribes including the Cree. It's like Latin for Romance languages - many words sound similar or have shared roots.
Plains Indians: This term refers to various Indigenous peoples who lived on the Great Plains region which includes some Cree communities.
Treaty 6: An agreement signed between Canadian monarch Queen Victoria and various bands of Plains Indians including Cree tribes guaranteeing them rights to traditional territories.
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