What brought the Ukrainians to Canada over 100 years ago.
Land was very cheap and they had the opportunity to own their own farms.
100
What did the Acadians believe about the first snow to fall in May?
They believed the snow to have special healing powers. They would melt it and use it to help fix aches and pains.
100
What are the 6 elements of culture.
art, beliefs, clothing, food, language, music
200
What language do they speak?
French
200
How long have the Inuit lived around Iqaluit for? What brought them here?
For thousands of years. They came to hunt caribou and fish.
200
What did the Ukrainians build so they would have a place to gather.
They built wooden churches with onion domes.
200
What special bread do Ukrainians eat at Easter?
Paska
200
What type of music do Acadians play and what instruments do they use?
They play toe-tapping lively music with accordions, spoons, and fiddles.
300
Who was Father Sigogne and what did he do for the Acadians?
He was a priest who came from France. He built the first church and school.
300
What does the red Inuksuk represent on the Nunavut flag?
That Nunavut is part of Canada.
300
What do the colours represent on the Ukrainian flag?
The blue represents the sky. The yellow represents the grain fields.
300
When do many Ukrainians celebrate Christmas?
January 7th: they follow the Julian Calendar
300
What is La Baie en Joie?
They are an all girls dance company that performs Acadian dancing all over the world.
400
Who was Abe Okpik? And why was he so important?
Abe Okpik was an Inu man who helped the Inuit reclaim their traditional names. This was called Project Surname.
400
What traditional instruments do Ukrainians play? List 2
the tsymbali, the bandura, kuvytsi
400
What is a festival?
A festival is a special celebration.
400
How can you learn about Ukrainian, Acadian, or Inuit artists?
You can find their art in paintings, galleries, or on the internet.
500
What do the colours of the Acadian Flag represent?
red: blood and suffering of the people
blue: the sky and the sea
white: peace and hope
500
How has life changed for the Inui? Give 3 examples.
1. They no longer live in Iguit or hide tents. They live in houses.
2. They wear clothing very much like everyone else.
3. They don't hunt for survival, they can buy food in stores.
500
Who was Luscia Pavelychenko? Why was she important to the Ukrainian people?
Luscia liked to tell stories through costumes and dance. She started a dance company called the Pavelychenko Folklorique Ensemble.
500
List 2 festivals that the Inuit of Iqaluit celebrate.
1. Tooniq Tyme
2. Nunavut Day
3. Arctic Winter Games
4. Canada Day