Where do we live?
What country do we live in?
Canada
What did they live in?
Tipis, longhouses, wigwams
What two groups of people make up the Métis?
First Nations & European settlers
Where do the Inuit people live?
The Arctic/North
What did the First Nations and Europeans trade with each other?
Fur for tools, blankets, and beads
what was the name of Canada before it was called Canada
Turtle Island
What were some of the First Nations' main foods?
Bison, deer, fish, and berries
What is the special Métis dance called?
The Red River Jig
What special house do some Inuit people build in the winter?
An igloo
What was the most wanted fur in the fur trade?
Beaver fur
What day do we celebrate Canada's birthday?
July 1st
What do First Nations people use for ceremonies?
Drums, singling, prayer and powwows
What is a Métis sash, and what does it mean?
A colorful belt with special meanings
What animals do the Inuit hunt for food and clothing?
Seals, whales, caribou
What was the name of the place where fur traders and First Nations met to trade?
Trading posts
What do we call the first people who lived in Canada?
Indigenous Peoples—First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
What do First Nations people believe about nature?
They respect the land, animals, and water
What musical instrument are the Métis famous for playing?
The fiddle
What kind of homes did the Inuit live in during the summer?
Sod houses made from earth, bones, and wood
Why did the Europeans come to Canada?
To find new land and trade fur
What is a land acknowledgment
A way to respect and remember the First Peoples who lived here first
What did First Nations people use bison for?
Food, clothing, blankets, and tools
What did the Métis use Red River Carts for?
To carry food and supplies while traveling
What do Inuit people use to stay warm in the freezing cold?
Fur clothes and animal skins
What was Fort Edmonton used for?
A trading post for fur and supplies