First Peoples & Land
This group lived on the land in Canada long before others and cared for it. Who are they?
First Nations and Inuit
The Métis are a group with mixed roots from First Nations and which other people?
European settlers
People who speak French in Canada are called what?
Francophones
What is one way to show the different heritages in your town or school?
A heritage fair, pictures, or sharing foods.
What word describes a country where many cultures live together?
Multicultural
Name one way the land is important to First Nations and Inuit traditions.
It provides food, shelter, medicines, or places for ceremonies
Name a language that blends First Nations and European words and is part of Métis culture.
Michif
How did French language come to be part of Canada’s history?
Early French settlers and colonies
Name a question you could ask a neighbor to learn about their heritage.
Where did your family come from? What traditions do you celebrate?
What does it mean for cultural communities to keep their identity?
They keep their language, food, clothes, and traditions.
The word "Kanata" likely comes from which people?
Haudenosaunee
Why is language important to Métis heritage?
It helps keep traditions, stories, and identity alive.
Name one way Francophone heritage is shared with younger generations.
French schools, songs, stories, festivals.
List two characteristics you might see in a local community that show diversity.
Different foods, languages, clothing, festivals, places of worship
Name one benefit of multiculturalism in a classroom.
Learning new foods, languages, songs, and ways of thinking.
What is another name some Indigenous peoples use for the land we call Canada?
Turtle Island
Give one way people can learn and keep Michif or other heritage languages in their community.
Classes, family teaching, storytelling, songs
Give one example of a place or event that shows Francophone culture in a community.
French-language school, parade, festival, or church service.
Describe a simple class activity to learn about the heritages in your neighborhood.
A show-and-tell, map of origins, or interview project.
Name one challenge that can come with people from many cultures living together.
Misunderstandings, different languages, or unfair treatment.
Give one example of how communities pass down heritage about the land.
Stories, songs, ceremonies, or teaching children skills
Describe a tradition the Métis might pass down through generations.
Music (fiddle), dance (jigging), crafts, or stories.
Explain how history and language together help shape Francophone identity.
History (early settlements) + French language keep traditions, stories, and community bonds alive.
How can students respectfully learn about someone else’s heritage?
Ask polite questions, listen, celebrate differences, and thank them for sharing.
Suggest one way students can help build acceptance and belonging in a multicultural school.
Include others in activities, learn greetings in different languages, celebrate many holidays, or create class rules that respect differences.