In the summer, autumn and winter what did the Métis do?
(Give one example for each)
Métis worked on their farms, in autumn, hunted and trapped, and in winter, worked as merchants.
What year was it when James was the first governor of this land?
1812
Who was a powerful figure in the fur trade?
Sir James Douglas
What does Métis mean?
An aboriginal person descended from a First Nation mother and father of European decent.
People from Canada West migrated to..?
Red River, which is now known as Manitoba.
What was Sir James Douglas remembered as?
The Father of British Columbia
Who played a crucial role in securing the territory for Britain during the 1858 gold rush?
Sir James Douglas
What does Aboriginal Title mean?
It is a territory that specifically belongs to a certain First nations group.
Why did the Red River settlement happen?
It happened because many people that lived in Scotland were struggling to sustain a reasonable lifestyle. So they came to Canada thinking they can live without any problems.
What was Sir James Douglas the governor of?
He was the governor of Vancouver Island and British Columbia
In the early 1800s, there were more ____ on the Northwest and Pacific Coast than the ____. (Fill in the blank)
First Nations, Europeans
Before the 1800s, the population of people _______ very fast or very slow over time. (Fill in the blanks)
Increased, very slowly
The Hudson’s Bay Company estimated that there were ____ First Nation people and ____ European and Métis people living in the Northwest and Pacific region. (Fillin the blanks)
140 000, 10 000
Why was there a rise in the population?
Because of better health resources
What was a great usage as a tea to treat colds and boost immune systems?
Pine and spruce trees
Name 3 or more natural resources that the First Nations used.
Cod, salmon, halibut and berries.