Metis Leaders
Where the Metis Lived
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Culture and Traditions
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This leader helped guide the Metis during the Red River Rebellion.

Louis Riel

100

The Metis lived mainly in this prairie province where the Red River is located. 

Manitoba

100

A cone shaped tent made from poles and animal hides 

Tipi

100

This small boat helped Metis and voyageurs travel on rivers

Canoe

100

The Metis language that mixes Cree and French 

Michif

200

Louis Riel led this important Metis uprising in 1869-1870

Red River Rebellion

200

This other prairie province was also home to many Metis communities after the Europeans took over 

Saskatchewan 

200

When not following the bison herd the Metis lived in these small home made of stacked wood. 

log cabins

200

This wooden cart was used to carry goods across the prairie

Red River Cart

200
This lively foot dance is a popular Metis tradition 

Metis jig

300

Louis Riel is remembered as a leader who stood up for the rights of this group of people

Metis

300

These grasslands in central Canada are also known as

Canadian Prairies
300

The Metis hunted this large prairie animal for food and materials 

Bison 

300

People who travelled by canoe during the fur trade were called this

voyageurs 

300

This fried bread is a traditional food often eaten in Metis culture

Bannock

400

Louis Riel helped protect Metis land and culture in this prairie area of Canada

Canadian Prairies 

400

This river area in Manitoba was where the Metis started their community 

Red River Settlement 

400

This animal was also hunted by the Metis for food.

Deer

400

Metis people sometimes travelled long distances by this simple method

Walking 

400

This colorful woven belt is an important symbol worn by Metis people

Sash

500

Louis Riel is remembered today as an important historical figure in this country

Canada 

500

The Metis lived in the central part of Canada called the Prairies. Name one of those prairies 

Manitoba or Saskatchewan 

500

Trading animal fur for goods was part of this important activity 

Fur trade

500

Canoes and Red River carts were important because they helped moved these

Goods and supplies for trading 

500

A celebration with dancing, drums, and singing that is important in many indigenous cultures 

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