Shelters
To survive the harsh Arctic winters, the Inuit built these temporary dome-shaped homes made from compacted snow.
What are igloos?
The Mi’kmaq made their clothing from this common mammal’s hide, which was softened using natural oils and smoke.
What is deer?
The haudenosaunee grew this vegetable, which could be dried and ground into flour for baking.
What is corn/maize?
This group traditionally lived in this eastern region of present-day Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
Who are the Mi’kmaq?
In many Indigenous communities, men built these structures, which served as homes for their families.
What are wigwams or longhouses?
This indigenous group built long, rectangular homes that could house multiple families and were made of wood and bark.
Who were the haudenosaunee.
Haudenosaunee men often wore these soft, knee-length coverings tied at the waist, while women wore long dresses.
What are leggings?
The Algonquin gathered and ate these sweet ingredients that came from trees in the spring.
What is maple syrup/maple sugar?
This group lived in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands?
Who are the haudenosaunee?
Children learned skills by listening to stories and teachings from these important family and community members.
Who are Elders?
The Algonquin lived in these portable dwellings that were covered with birch bark in the summer and animal hides in the winter.
What are wigwams?
In winter, the Algonquin insulated their clothing by lining it with fur from this small animal, known for its warm, soft pelt.
What is a beaver?
The Metis hunted this large animal on the prairies, which provided them with food, clothing, and tools.
What is bison?
This group lived on this the Canadian Shield?
Who are the Algonquin?
Among the Haudenosaunee, men were chosen by women to serve in this leadership role, which involved making decisions for their people.
Who is a chief?
The Mi’kmaq built cone-shaped homes covered with birch bark, called these.
What are wigwams?
To survive the Arctic cold, Inuit made their parkas from this animal’s fur, which is known for its insulating properties and ability to repel moisture.
What is caribou?
Other than whales, The Inuit hunted this large sea mammal, which provided meat, fat for oil, and material for tools.
What is a seal?
This group lived in the prairie provinces of Canada, including Manitoba and Saskatchewan, near this important river system used for travel and trade.
Who are the Métis?
In many Indigenous cultures, women were responsible for farming and growing important crops like these three staple foods.
What are corn, beans, and squash?
During their seasonal migrations, the Cree used this type of portable, cone-shaped shelter made of wooden poles and covered with animal hides.
What is a tipi?
This warm, hooded coat made from wool blankets, often featuring a sash at the waist, was commonly worn by the Metis in winter.
What is a capote
The Inuit used the blubber from this very large sea animal as a source of food and oil for lamps.
What are whales?
The Inuit lived in the Arctic, an extremely cold region where they traveled across frozen land and water. This geographic feature covers most of their territory.
What is the tundra?
Indigenous children learned their community’s traditions by watching, listening, and participating in daily life. This method of passing knowledge was done without written books.
What is oral teaching or learning by observation?