Canadian Shield Basics
What is the largest physical region in Canada?
The Canadian Shield
Who were the first people to live in the Canadian Shield?
The Woodland Cree, Anishinaabe, and Innu?
What is one natural resource found in the Canadian Shield?
Timber, minerals, freshwater
What was the main animal hunted for fur during the fur trade?
The beaver
What season can be very harsh and snowy in the Canadian Shield?
Winter
How many provinces and territories are in the Canadian Shield?
5 Provinces and 2 Territories
What two activities did the Woodland Cree and Anishinabe rely on to survive?
Hunting and fishing.
What industry uses trees to make paper and wood products?
Forestry
What French word means “runner of the woods” and describes fur traders?
Coureur des bois
What fun outdoor activities can people do in the Canadian Shield?
Hiking, fishing, skiing, canoeing, and snowshoeing.
Name three provinces that are part of the Canadian Shield.
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Labrador
Which Indigenous group hunted caribou and gathered berries?
The Innu
What type of energy is made using the rivers and lakes of the Canadian Shield?
Hydroelectricity
Which two companies competed in the fur trade?
The Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company.
What problems could a big snowstorm cause?
Blocked roads, power outages, and no food or supplies.
What type of land is found in the Canadian Shield?
Rocky land with lots of lakes and forests.
What group of people have both Indigenous and European ancestors?
The Métis
Which province is famous for forestry in Canada?
British Columbia
Which explorer mapped Canada and helped people understand the land?
David Thompson
Why did people build forts in the Canadian Shield?
To store furs, trade safely, and protect people.
What is the name of the point where trees stop growing because it is too cold?
The Tree Line
What food, made from dried meat, fat, and berries, did the Métis create?
Pemmican
What four minerals are commonly found in the Canadian Shield?
Gold, nickel, copper, and uranium
Which British explorer had a bay named after him but was abandoned by his crew?
Henry Hudson
What is a resource community?
A town built near resources like mines or forests.