Indigenous peoples are people who have always lived in a particular area, and have their own cultures, languages, and ways of life. The subarctic is a really cold place that is mostly covered in trees and has a lot of snow in the winter.
The indigenous peoples of the subarctic are groups of people who have lived in this region for thousands of years. They are different from other groups in the Americas such as the people who live in the tropical rainforests, the deserts, or the plains. They have developed their own ways of life that help them survive in this really cold and harsh environment.
Some examples of the indigenous peoples of the subarctic are the Dene, Cree, Ojibwe, and Inuit. These groups have different names for themselves, and they have their own languages, traditions and beliefs. They also have ways of hunting, fishing, and gathering food that have been passed down from their ancestors.
Some of the traditional food that these groups eat are fish, caribou, moose, and wild berries. They also use animal skins and furs to make warm clothes, and build houses out of sticks, bark, and animal skins.
In the past, these groups were semi-nomadic, which means they would move from place to place depending on where the food was. Nowadays, some of them live in towns, while others continue to live in more traditional ways.
Today, indigenous peoples of the subarctic face many challenges such as climate change and the loss of their traditional lands. It's important to listen to their stories and experiences, and to respect their rights and cultures.