Culture
What is being planted in the play?
Manoomin
What type of shoe is assumed by the quote "Beaded slippers"
Moccasins
Can land be owned or only shared?
The play suggests that land should be shared, not owned.
Who were Joseph Boyden's parents? What did his father do for a career?
His parents are Blanche and Raymond Wilfred Boyden, a highly decorated medical officer who served in World War 2.
What is a stereotype
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Who is considered the "Indian" In the play?
Arthur Copper
What sports team in the video was considering changing their name?
The Washington Redskins
Do you think it's possible for both Arthur and Maureen to be 'right' in their own way? Why or why not?
Yes. Because Arthur is protecting his culture and traditions, while Maureen is defending her property and lifestyle. However, while both feel 'right', only one is truly respectful of the land and its history
What were the names of Joseph Boyden's 2 books that were mentioned?
Three Day Road, and Through Black Spruce.
What did the cottagers view wild rice as?
A nuisance
What is the definition of culture?
Culture is a complex, multifaceted concept that refers to the shared beliefs, values, traditions, and behaviours of a group of people.
What is the definition of appropriation?
The action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
Is Arthur reclaiming the land or disrupting it?
Arthur is reclaiming the land by planting wild rice, and he's restoring a traditional Anishinaabe food source that existed long before cottages were built.
What were some of the things that the indigenous community thought Joseph Boyden was making a profit from?
Racist concepts, wrongfully portrayed ideals, and stolen stories.
What did Maureen said manoomin was
A weed
In the video, if you were paying attention, "Indigenous communities, like me, have stayed for over _____ years, long before it was even called Canada."
12,000 Years
What fossil fuel is exploited on Indian Reserves? (Hint : For Cheaper prices)
Gas (Cheaper prices)
Do you think Maureen actually understands Arthur's cultural reasons for planting wild rice? Why or why not?
No, Maureen does not truly understand Arthur's cultural reasons for plating wild rice. She sees the wild rice as a nuisance that affects her comfort and property, not as something sacred. Even when Arthur explains its cultural and spiritual meaning, she dismisses it.
What were the 3 First Nations communities that Joseph Boyden has said to be a part of?
Boyden has mentioned that his Indigenous roots include Metis, Mi'kmaq, and Ojibway ancestry
What was Maureens fathers perspective on Indians
They drink too much and they're lazy
In the video, about Cultural Appropriation, What model agency misuses "Aboriginal Fashion"
Victoria's Secret
What is the controversy behind the production of "Beaded Slippers"?
The exploitation of Indigenous designs and communities who were not directly involved in the production (Moccasins)
How does the setting- a quiet cottage country lake- influence the way the audience understands the conflict?
The setting highlights the contrast between the 2 cultures. It's a place of leisure and ownership for Maureen but a sacred homeland for Arthur. This becomes a battleground for deeper issues of land, identity, and belonging making the conflict more personal and real for the audience
What was one of the reasons that many people did not believe Joseph Boyden's story?
Lack of documentation and evidence to support his claims of Indigenous heritage.
What was the main conflict over?
Water rights