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MNC
100
This famous Military Leader rose to prominence in an age of declining bison herds.
Gabriel Dumont
100
The Battle of Batoche took place in this year.
1885
100
Name one function of the Metis Sash.
Holding the coat closed or the pants up
Muffler or scarf
Sling, bandage or tourniquet
Washcloth
Bridle/saddle blanket
Trail marker or sewing kit (by removing the threads at the end of the sash)
Back support when holding heavy objects
A rope
Identifying one’s kill in a buffalo hunt
As a calendar system (threads were used to mark days on the trapline)
100
This is the Heritage Michif phrase for "a friend".
aen naamii
100
This is the year the MNC was found.
1983
200
This person led two popular Métis governments, was central in bringing Manitoba into Confederation, and was executed for high treason for his role in the 1885 resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands.
Louis Riel
200
This is the name given to Métis communities that formed on Crown land designated in the Prairie Provinces of Canada, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Road Allowance Métis
200
When disassembled, Red river carts could be used as this.
Temporary rafts for water crossings.
200
This is the Northern Michif word for "eat".
mîciso
200
This is the number of presidents MNC has had.
6!
Yvon Dumont (1988-1993), Gerald Morin (1993-2003), Audrey Poitras (January 12, 2003), Clément Chartier (2003-2021), Cassidy Caron (2021-2024), and currently Victoria Pruden (2024-present)
300
This person's greatest contribution to Indigenous rights in Canada was the Supreme Court case, which guaranteed that Métis and Non-Status Indians are considered “Indian” under the Constitution Act, 1867.
Harry Daniels
300
A decree issued by Governor Miles Macdonell on January 8, 1814, in the Red River Colony. It prohibited the export of pemmican and other provisions from the region.
The Pemmican Proclamation
300
Jigging combines these two styles of dancing.
First Nations dancing with Scottish jig and French folk dancing style.
300
This is how to say "how are you?" in French Michif
Komaw sa vaw?
300
What year did the MNC adopt the official definition of a Metis person?
2002
400
This person's art speaks to the struggle for Indigenous identity and sovereignty. Their activism focuses on Indigenous issues related to justice, education, environment, and meaningful reconciliation
Christi Belcourt
400
Metis trappers most commonly sold their furs to these three prominent fur trade companies.
Hudson’s Bay Company, the North West Company, and the American Fur Company
400
This traditional medicine is known for its ability to stop bleeding and promote wound healing
Yarrow
400
This is the Heritage Michif phrase for "good morning."
Boon mataen
500
This person was charged in 1993 for hunting without a license and their case was brought to the Supreme Court of Canada. The result was that Métis people have the right to 'harvest foods in a means that is traditional to that of their ancestors
Steve Powley
500
This is an image of which famous conflict.
The Battle of Seven Oaks
500
This is the year the Metis flag was founded.
1814
500
This is the Northern Michif word for "goodbye" or "see you later"
M’wîstas
500
Define the term ‘governing members’.
The Governing Members are the democratically elected Métis governments in the provinces within the historic Métis homeland.