What is hello in Cree?
Tan'si
When is National Indigenous Peoples Day?
June 21st
What type of transportation was used by Métis to transport goods?
Red River Cart
What colour is the Métis Flag?
Red or Blue
How many wheels does the Red River Cart have?
2
What language is mostly spoken by Métis?
Michif
When is Orange Shirt Day?
September 30th
What are 2 things that a Métis sash can be used for?
Belt, Holding items(such as a hunting knife, or a fire bag),Symbol of pride and affiliation, Decoration, Tourniquet for injuries, Fringes were knotted to count the days, Tumpline (a strap that passes over the forehead to carry a load on the back), A Rope, Scarf, Key Holder, First Aid Kit, Washcloth, Towel, Emergency Bridle/Saddle Blanket, Sewing Kit, Ankle cover (to prevent snow from getting in leggings when walking in deep snow), Markers left on buffalo (after killed- to mark buffalo as their property)
What is the name of the fast paced dance of the Métis?
Jigging
What is a Métis food that is usually eaten with Jam or butter?
Bannock
What is the Cree word for Grandma
Kookum
What animal did the Métis hunt?
Buffalos
What is the name of a popular footwear that Métis people wear? (Hint there would usually be lots of beadwork on them)
Moccasins
What is an important instrument that the Métis use?
Fiddle
What is the Cree name for Grandpa?
Mooshum
What plant is considered sacred to Métis people and is in a braided pattern?
Sweetgrass
What does Metis mean?
Mixed
How many colours are there in the Métis Sash?
6