Long Ago and the Land
What does time immemorial mean?
A time so long ago that no one can remember when it began.
What natural material could be used to make warm clothing?
Animal fur or skin.
Why did people change what they did during different seasons?
The weather and the land changed.
What does gratitude mean?
Being thankful.
What does a guardian do?
Protects or takes care of something.
Which has been around longer: a mountain or a city building?
A mountain.
What part of a tree could be used to make a container or canoe?
Bark/wood.
Which season would warm fur clothing be especially useful in?
Winter.
Name one way someone can show respect for nature.
Taking care of it, not wasting resources, not littering, protecting animals, etc.
What might someone do to help protect a river?
Keep it clean, watch for pollution, protect the area around it, etc.
Name the five parts of the land the First Nations or Inuit use to help them live.
Snow, forests, animals, ice, rivers
If you wanted to make a strong hunting tool, what two natural materials could be useful?
Wood and stone.
Give one activity that would make sense during warmer weather.
Gathering plants/berries, fishing in open water, travelling, etc.
If someone gives thanks before using something from nature, what are they showing?
Gratitude/respect.
Which is a better example of caring for the land: planting trees or leaving garbage behind?
Planting trees.
Why were rivers important to many First Nations communities?
They could provide water, fish, and routes for travel.
Why would animal skins be useful in a cold environment?
They help keep people warm.
Why might someone prepare firewood before winter arrives?
To have fuel for warmth during cold weather.
Why is taking only what you need a respectful choice?
It avoids waste and leaves resources for others and the future.
What are Indigenous Guardians helping to protect?
The land, water, animals, and environment.
A community gathers berries, uses trees to make tools, and travels along rivers. What does this show about their relationship with the land?
They depended on the land and used its resources for daily life.
A family needs shelter, clothing, and tools. Explain how the land could provide materials for all three.
Animals could provide hides, trees could provide wood/bark, and stone could be used for tools.
Explain what adapting to the seasons means using your own example.
Changing what you do, wear, eat, or use depending on the season.
Why might people believe land, water, plants, and animals should all be treated with respect?
They are important parts of nature and are connected to life and survival.
What important idea can Guardians teach us about people and the land?
People are connected to the land and have a responsibility to care for it.