Athletes
One of the best goaltenders in the history of the NHL from Ulkatcho First Nation. Long time player for the Montreal Canadiens.
Who is Carey Price?
This sweet yummy pancake topping was discoverd by, and is still used by the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee.
What is maple syrup?
Raised on Six Nations, this Cayuga and Mohawk renowned musician played for the Canadian band, “the Band”
Who is Robbie Robertson?
Scientist, professor and author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants and Gathering Moss, from Potawatomi Nation.
Who is Robin Wall Kimmerer?
Award winning Cree writer who has published over 25 books including: When Were Alone and The Barren Grounds
Who is David Robertson?
Member of Onondaga Nation from Six Nations, this athlete held every Canadian record for running at one time or another. They set a new record in 1907 for the Boston Marathon.
Who is Tom Longboat?
Indigenous Peoples great understanding of plant properties led to many medicines including one used to ease a sore throat and coughing.
What is cough syrup?
This traditional form of Inuit singing is typically performed by two women. It was used as a contest to see which singer could outlast the other.
What is throat singing?
Ojibway from Wiikwemkoong, he is the Founder and Director of Creators Garden, an Indigenous outdoor and now online education-based business focused on plant identification.
Who is Joe Pitawanakwat?
An award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker and lecturer, this author is well known for using humour in his writing.
Who is Drew Hayden Taylor?
This Boxer from Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation finished 5th in the 2012 Olympics, has held 8 national titles and 3 world titles.
Who is Mary Spence
An engineering masterpiece, created by Indigenous peoples; this method of transportation was designed to help move through the water with ease.
What is the canoe?
From Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay, Nunavut), this internationally celebrated artist combines traditional throat singing with electro fusions of music.
Who is Tanya Tagaq?
A member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation she is Canada’s first female First Nations general surgeon.
Who is Dr. Nadine Caron?
Author and journalist originally from Wasauking First Nation. His novel Moon of the Crusted Snow is about the end of the world as seen through the eyes of peoples living on a northern Ontario First Nation.
Who is Waubgeshig Rice?
The first First Nations hockey player to be named to Canada’s National Women’s team from Cote First Nation Saskatchewan. She helped the team win silver in the 2018 Olympics.
Who is Brigit Laquette
This sport is a traditional game and also considered the national game of Canada. It has its origins with the Onkwehonwe.
What is lacrosse?
Originally known as, “A Tribe Called Red”, this group combines traditional Indigenous music with modern hip hop.
Who is the Halluci Nation?
Science educator and Indigenous astronomy expert this member of Opaskawayak Cree Nation brings his planetarium for youth to learn under the stars.
Who is Wilfred Buck?
This Georgian Bay Métis author has written works such as The Marrow Thieves and Empire of Wild.
Who is Cherie Demoulin
From Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and born in Brandon Manitoba, this NHL defenceman plays with the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Who is Zach Whitecloud
The Inuit created these to help protect their eyes from the sun reflection off the snow.
What are snow goggles/sun glasses?
This catchy tune by Indigenous band REDBONE was made popular by which Marvel film?
What is Gaurdians of the Galaxy?
Inuit oral historian and educator from Gjoa Haven, Nunavut is best known for his extensive research into the lost Franklin expedition that was essential for the discovery of the HMS Erebus shipwreck in 2014.
Who is Louie Kamookak?
This critically acclaimed Tuscarora author from Six Nation’s first published collection of autobiographical essays is called, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground.
Who is Alicia Elliott?