Metis and Francophone People
People who have both First Nations and European family history.
Metis
The leader of a city or big town. They help make decisions to keep the city running smoothly.
Mayor
Name a natural resource found in the Grassland region
Soil (farming)
Solar/wind energy
Fossil Fuels (coal, oil)
Rocky Area in northern Alberta with ancient rocks, lacks and forest.
Canadian Shield
Who lived in Alberta before settlers came from Europe
The Indigenous peoples
A wooden cart made by the Métis, pulled by horses or oxen, used to carry goods.
Red River Cart
Two services that the Municipal Government is in charge of:
Fire department Library Police
Parks Sidewalks Garbage
City Roads Water Management
What are the six physical regions of Alberta
Boreal Forest
Parkland
Grassland
Canadian Shield
Foothills
Rocky Mountains
A mix of trees and grass found between Alberta's forests and prairies.
Parkland
Why did French Voyageurs and trappers come to Alberta?
They heard about large amounts of fur that was easy to get.
A colorful woven belt worn by Métis people.
How we in Alberta choose our leaders
Election
Leduc is located in what region?
Parkland
Wide open areas with mostly grass found in southern Aberta.
Grassland
What is one way settlers travelled across Canada?
train horse oxen
red river carts canoe
foot railroad
A person whose first language is French.
Francophone
The leader of the Provinical Goverment is called:
The Premier
Which region has the most fresh water?
Rocky Mountains
Hilly areas at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
Foothills
What did the Hudson's Bay Company and Northwest Company do?
They established trading posts, and eventually began to fight with each other.
A person who travels to a new place to teach others about their
religion, such as the early Francophones in Alberta.
Missionary
Two services that the provinical government is in charge of:
Education Highways Healthcare
Provincial Parks Social Services
Name a natural resource in the Boreal Forest
Lumber
Tall, rugged mountains in western
Alberta, forming a natural border
with British Columbia.
Rocky Mountains
How is Alberta a unique place today because of its history?
Alberta is a unique place, where many different cultures have come together and began to develop communities.