Canadian Symbols
Languages of Canada
The Francophones
The Metis
Indigenous Peoples
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What is a symbol?
Something that represents something else, like an idea, a word, object
100
What are two languages on Canada?
English and French
100
What language does a Francophone person speak?
French
100
Who are the Metis?
People from both French and Indigenous cultures.
100
Why are Indigenous symbols important?
To keep traditions alive and teach lessons about life, family and nature
200
What does the beaver represent?
Represents hard work
200
Why do we have two languages?
To keep cultures alive and keep languages strong
200
What main province do they live in?
Quebec
200
What language do the Metis speak?
Michif, French or Native language (Cree, Ojibway, etc)
200
What is this symbol?
Bonus points: What does it mean?
Dream Catcher.
For double points: stops bad dreams and lets good dreams through
300
What does the maple leaf represent
Canada, found on the flag, represents beauty of Canada
300
What does multi-cultural mean?
Having many cultures
300
What country did they come from before Canada
France.
300
What type of dance are the Metis famous for?
Red River Jig
300
What is this symbol?
Medicine wheel.
400
What symbol is on our $1 coin?
the Loon, represents our Loonie
400
Say a French word, or Cree word
Answers may vary
400
Where else did the Francophone people live?
Manitoba, or New Brunswick
400
What colours are the Metis Flag?
Blue and White
400
What does this symbol mean?
Strength and Wisdom
500
What is this symbol?
Inukshuk
500
What other languages are important besides French and English?
indigenous languages
500
What is a French word you learned?
Answers may vary.
Oui, Bonjour, Merci, au revoir, bon voyage, etc.
500
What does the Infinity symbol mean on the Metis Flag?
Culture will go on forever.
500
Why do we keep traditions alive?
To connect people to history and keep for future generations.