Who Are the Métis?
Métis Culture and Traditions
Leaders and Resistance
Mr. Caleb
100

The Métis people have both Indigenous and __________ ancestry.

What is European?

100

This colourful woven item is an important symbol of Métis identity and culture. What is it called?

What is the Métis sash?

100

Who was the famous Métis leader known for leading two resistances against the Canadian government?

Who is Louis Riel?

100

What sport did Mr. Caleb play in high school and university?

What is volleyball?

200

The Métis developed their own unique language called __________.

What is Michif?

200

This traditional Métis food was made from dried meat, fat, and berries and was essential for survival during the fur trade. What is it?

What is pemmican?

200

Louis Riel is often called the “Father of” which Canadian province?

What is Manitoba?

200

Name one country Mr. Caleb has travelled to

Answers may vary.

300

True or False: The Métis are recognized as one of the three Indigenous groups in Canada.

True

300

What type of dance and music are the Métis famous for?

What is jigging and fiddle music?

300

After the 1885 resistance, what happened to Louis Riel?

What is he was executed?

300

Mr. Caleb does what activity/sport after school?

What is jiu-jitsu?

400

Many early Métis families formed around which kind of trade?

What is the Fur trade?

400

Many Métis people worked as guides and interpreters for what major Canadian company?

What is the Hudsons Bay Company?

400

What was Louis Riel charged with?

What is treason?

400

What is Mr. Caleb's favourite TV show?

What is Naruto?

500

What symbol is seen on the Métis flag?

What is an infinity symbol?

500

This place is often called the birthplace of the Métis Nation.

What is the Red River Settlement? 

500

When and where was Louis Riel hanged?

(hint: between 1880-1890)

Where is Regina?

What is November 16, 1885?

500

Mr. Caleb's Major and Minor in university

What is Indigenous studies and History?

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