Indigenous Jeopardy (Marymound edition)

Languages

100

What does nibi mean in English?

Water 

200

What is one way to say hello in an Indigenous language?

• Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin): Aaniin (Ah-neen) or Boozhoo (Boo-zhoo)
• Plains Cree: Tânisi (Taah-ni-see)
• Michif: Tawnshi (Dawn-she)
• Inuktitut: Ainngai (Eye-ngai) or Ullaakkut (Ool-laak-oot)
• Mohawk: Shé:ko (Shay-ko)
• Blackfoot: Oki (Oh-key

History

100

What are the 3 types of Indigenous peoples in Canada?

First Nation, Métis, Inuit 

200

How many treaties are there in Canada? 

*Bonus points: which ones are signed treaties?

16 

*11

Teachings

100

What are the four colours of the medicine wheel?

Red, Yellow, Black, and White

Art and Structures

100

What Indigenous artwork involves using a needle and beads?

Beading 

200

What structure did Inuit people use for navigation, hunting and fishing, and markings?

Inukshuk

Animals

100

What animal carries the teaching of love?

Eagle 

400

What animal were both First Nations and Métis known for hunting?

Bison or Buffalo

500

What is a water animal that is known to be eaten by Inuit people? (Hint: the food is called Muktuk and it's made of the animals blubber)

Whale (typically from bowhead, beluga, or narwhal)