Food & Fun
This sweet, sticky liquid comes from trees and goes on pancakes.
What is Maple Syrup?
This large bird flies high in the sky. Its feathers are very special and sacred.
What is an Eagle?
This province has the largest concentration of Indigenous people— almost 250,000
What is Ontario?
In addition to the United States, this country also celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October.
What is Canada?
We wear this colour of shirt on September 30th to support Indigenous children.
What is Orange?
What does multiculturalism mean?
There are diverse cultures welcomed in Canada
What did Indigenous People trade with the newcomers?
Fur
The word "Toronto" comes from an Indigenous word (Tkaronto) that means this.
What is "Trees standing in the water"? (Or a place where trees meet the water).
In Canada, Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on this date, recognizing the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
What is June 21st, also known as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada?
This musical instrument is round, and you hit it with a stick to make a heartbeat sound.
What is a Drum?
These sunglasses were made of wood or bone with small slits to see through.
What are Snow Goggles?
Many Indigenous people call North America "_______ Island." (It is a slow, green reptile).
What is a Turtle (Turtle Island)?
This group is the current treaty holder of the land where Toronto sits.
Who are the Mississaugas of the Credit?
The last residential school in Canada to be closed was in Duck Lake, SK in what year?
1996
A wise, older person in the community who teaches history and traditions.
What is an Elder?
This purple and white bead belt was used to make agreements and treaties.
What is a Wampum Belt?
This animal builds dams in the river and is a symbol of Canada.
What is a Beaver?
The specific land agreement (treaty) between the British Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation that covers the majority of the city of Toronto.
What is Treaty 13? (Also known as the Toronto purchase)
In official gatherings and events in Canada, what is often done at the beginning to recognize the traditional Indigenous territories?
What is a land acknowledgment?
The people who live in the very cold, snowy North of Canada.
Who are the Inuit?
A delicious, fluffy fried bread. You can eat it with jam or make a taco with it.
What is Bannock (or Frybread)?
Before cars, people used this light boat to travel on rivers and lakes.
What is a Canoe?
Many Indigenous TikTok creators show off this fast, high-energy dance style where they create complex footwork to the beat of a drum.
What is the Hoop Dance (or Fancy Dance/Jingle Dress)?
This Indigenous group in Canada is famous for their intricate and colorful beadwork and artwork.
Who are the Métis?
At the start of school, we listen to a "Land _______" to thank the Indigenous people.
What is an Acknowledgement?