Society
Who are the center of Métis society?
Children and elders
What was an important symbol of the political, social, economical, and cultural development of the Métis?
Bison Hunting
What is their dance known as?
Jigging!!
What are two famous things the Métis created?
York boat and Red river cart
Where did the The Métis live before European Contact?
They didn't exist. The Métis are known to be children of the Europeans and Indigenous
What are the men in society responsible for?
Men are responsible for the protection of all inner circles, hunting, and trade
What skills helped the Métis thrive during the early fur Trade? (answer 2 to recieve points)
Gathering, hunting, and the trapping of animals helped the Métis thrive since their main source of income comes off the land (plants, animals, natural resources)
What instruments do they play?
The Métis are known for playing the fiddle
What were the Red River Cart and the York Boat used for?
Both were used to transport goods and trades
What is the Fur Trade?
The Fur Trade is the trade of Fur and other goods between the Indigenous and Europeans
Who governs the Métis?
They are self governed.
What did Métis use bison hides for?
To make winter clothes such as hats, coats, blankets, gloves, and leggings
What are some types of Métis dances?
broom dance, duck dance, jigging, square dances, rabbit dance, sash dance, and group dances such as reels, contra dances, polkas, and waltzes
What was the largest settlement?
The Red River Settlement in Manitoba
Who invented the Métis sash?
The Métis sash was originally crafted by French- Canadian artisans
How do Métis people refer to each other?
The Métis refer to each other using kinship ties
What did the Métis follow for hunting?
The Métis followed a seasonal cycle
What are 3 Métis traditions?
storytelling, fiddle playing, dancing, embroidery
What were the major seasons of the Buffalo Hunt?
Autumn and summer
How old is the Métis flag?
The Métis flag was made in the 1800s making it around 200 years old
What does the National Métis Council work with the government to accomplish?
The National Métis Council works together to advance the rights of Métis people, negotiate land rights, discuss cultural preservation, and form agreements between Métis nation and the Canadian government (such as citizenship, leader selection, and internal operations)
What did the Supreme Court of Canada recognize?
They recognized the Métis hunting rights
How were the Métis identity, history, and traditions expressed?
Storytelling
What are the Métis known as?
The Métis are known as "children of Fur Trade"
Where do the Métis perform their dances?
The Métis perform their dances at 1 of 2 places
Dance at either large lively gatherings with their community
Smaller gatherings in family homes