Name That Nation
Clue :an Indigenous people of North America, specifically Canada, and are one of the largest First Nations groups
Answer: Who are Cree
Clue: a type of eyewear worn for snow
Answer : What are snow goggles
Clue: This false idea suggests that North America was mostly empty and “unused” before colonizers arrived.
Answer: What is the “terra nullius” myth (or “empty land” myth)?
Clue: He is currently Manitoba's premier, and he does such a good job that people think he should run for prime minister
Answer: Who is Wab Kinew
Clue: This word means “hello” or “hi” in Cree and is often the first word learners are taught.
Answer: What is tansi?
Clue: a Native American and First Nations group, part of the broader Anishinaabe cultural group
Answer: Who are Ojibway
Clue: is a lightweight, narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers
Answer: What is a Canoe
Clue: Many history books celebrate this 1876 Canadian law as a unifying force, but for Indigenous people, it marked the beginning of systemic control and oppression.
Answer: What is the Indian Act
Clue: The founder and current manager of M30 athletic,He also plays hockey and is young
Answer: who is Mariko Bercier
Clue: In Cree, this word means “thank you,” often said with a smile and a nod.
Answer: What is kinanâskomitin?
Clue: They are one of three main subcultures of the Sioux people, along with the Nakota and Lakota, and are known as "the allies
Answer: who are Dakota
Clue: footwear designed to distribute a person's weight while they walk over deep snow prevents them from sinking.
Answer:What are Snowshoes
Clue: This system removed Indigenous children from their families and placed them in non-Indigenous homes from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Answer: What is the Sixties Scoop?
Clue: was a Métis leader, politician, and a prominent figure in Canadian history, particularly known for his involvement in the Red River Resistance and the North-West Rebellion
Answer: Who is Louis Riel
Clue: The Cree word “nôhkom” refers to this important family member
Answer: Who is my grandmother?
Clue: a term referring to a group of Indigenous peoples in Canada who speak Northern Athabaskan languages
Answer: Who are Dene
Clue: a team sport where players use a stick with a net to catch, carry, and pass a solid rubber ball
Answer: What is lacrosse
Clue: Early explorers often described Indigenous societies as “primitive,” ignoring the fact that many had advanced systems of this — including governance, trade, and science.
Answer: What is civilization or complex social organization?
Mohawk actress, filmmaker, and activist, known for her leading role in the film "Rhymes for Young Ghouls" and her work on the FX series "Reservation Dogs". She is a passionate advocate for Indigenous representation and culture in media
Answer: Who is Devery Jacobs
Clue: This Cree word means “I love you” and might be said to a close family member or partner.
Answer: What is kisâkihitin?
Clue: people whose culture and language are a blend of Ojibwe and Cree traditions, but are generally considered a distinct nation from either parent group
Answer: who are Ojibway-Cree
Clue: Before colonization, Indigenous peoples had created a method using a sharpened hollowed-out bird bone connected to an animal bladder that could hold and inject fluids into the body
Answer: What is a syringe
Clue: Despite being framed as historical, this violent policy tool used against Indigenous people still exists today in forms like land dispossession and systemic racism.
Answer: What is colonialism?
Clue: An American athlete and Olympic champion, known for his incredible athleticism in multiple sports.
Answer: Who is Jim Thorpe
Clue: In Swampy Cree, “oskāpēw” refers to this important helper role, traditionally in ceremonies.
Answer: What is a ceremonial helper or firekeeper?