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LGBT. The initialism used to refer to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. A broader range of identities is also sometimes implied by this initialism, or they may be represented more explicitly by LGBTTIQ, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual or two-spirited, intersex, and queer or questioning.
life expectancy. The average number of years that a person is expected to live. Life expectancy varies by historical period, gender, region, and other factors.
linear settlement pattern. A narrow grouping of houses or settlements whose placement is determined by features such as a river, road, or valley.
literacy rate. The percentage of the adult population who can read and write.
longitude. The distance east and west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees. See also prime meridian.
manufacturing. The process of making goods, either by machine or by hand.
manufacturing sector. Industries that convert raw materials into finished industrial products (e.g., the auto industry). Also referred to as the secondary sector or secondary industries. See also economic sector.
map. A visual representation of natural and/or human characteristics. Maps can be used in various forms – print, digital, and online interactive – and may be annotated with textboxes to provide more information. See also annotated map; choropleth map; flow map; thematic map; topographic map.
market economy. An economic system in which privately owned corporations control the production and distribution of most goods and services. See also economic system.
matrilineal. A matrilineal society is one in which kinship is based on the mother’s line.
medicine man. An Indigenous person who is a traditional healer or spiritual guide and who provides guidance and support for the community.
medicines. Sacred plants that are used for specific ceremonial purposes to promote healing, health, and/or spiritual connection.
medicine wheel. A First Nations symbol that represents creation, balance, and the inter- connectedness among of all living things.
It is also known as the sacred hoop.
Métis. People of mixed First Nations and European ancestry. The Métis history and culture draws on diverse ancestral origins, such as Scottish, Irish, French, Ojibwe, and Cree.
Métis communities. See historic Métis communities.
Métis sash. A symbol of the Métis people, the sash was used historically for utility, decoration, and community affiliation and is worn today as a symbol of Métis pride, identity, and nationhood.
Métis scrip. A certificate issued to Métis families by the federal government that was redeemable either for land (160 or 240 acres) or money. The intention of the policy was to remove Métis peoples from their traditional territories and settle them in new areas.
Métis Senator. A Métis individual recognized and respected by their community, who has knowledge of Métis culture, traditions, and experience and is dedicated to preserving Métis ways of life and governance. In Ontario, the Métis self-governance system includes one Métis Senator on each community council.
migration. The permanent shift of people
from one country, region, or place to another
for economic, political, environmental, religious, or other reasons. Also, the movement, often seasonal, of animals from one area to another (e.g., for food or breeding or because of loss
of habitat).
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