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ACTIVITY SHEET #5BSample sourcesSource #1Title: Canada’s First Nations: A History of theFounding Peoples from the Earliest TimesDescription: Dr. Dickason is a retired professor,University of Alberta, and professor of history,University of Ottawa. She is the author ofseveral books, including The Laws of Nationsand the New World. Dr. Dickason was named amember of the Order of Canada, received theAboriginal Life Achievement Award, and haswon the Canadian Historical Association’s bookprize. Throughout her distinguished career, shehas remained proud of her Métis heritage. Thisbook was published in 2002 in Canada by OxfordUniversity Press.Source #2Title: “My Grade 7 History Project” (website)Description: This website was produced bya student from Alberta for a grade 7 socialstudies project. His website includes a timelineof First Nations history and research he did forthe project. He has not included footnotes or abibliography.Source #3Title: A History of Canadian First NationsDescription: C: Mr. McRoberts is an Americanbusiness owner and amateur history buff.Although this is his first book, it includesextensive endnotes and a list of sources thatsupport his writing. This book was self-publishedin 1970.Source #4Title: “First Nations” (Wikipedia entry)Description: This on-line encyclopedia entryhas been collaboratively created by hundredsof anonymous users with unknown expertise.Consensus is valued over credentials inWikipedia. Every article can be edited butonly registered users can create a new article.The entry includes extensive endnotes and abibliography listing many supporting resources.Tools for Thought 2008-09:3 44 © The Critical Thinking Consortium