My Canada (ESL Literacy)

9 My Canada: ESL Literacy Canada’s People Canada is made up of many people. Aboriginal peoples Aboriginal peoples lived in Canada before European settlers arrived. There are three groups of Aboriginal peoples. • First Nations • Inuit • Métis French and English Canadians French- and English-speaking people first settled in Canada in the 1600s. They came from France, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Immigrants to Canada Canada is often called a land of immigrants. Immigrants have helped build Canada. Canada’s Languages English and French are the two official languages of Canada. What is your first language? My first language is _________________________ . What languages do your classmates speak at home?