Definitions 1
A very long time ago, from the very beginning!
Time Immemorial
A group of people with a mix of First Nation and European heritage who have their own unique culture and traditions.
Metis people.
Hola, Bonjour, Ni Hao, Oki, Marhaba and Kumusta are all examples of what?
Different languages
What is Canada’s national animal?
The beaver
What treaty number do we live in?
Seven
A special way to show respect to First Nations people and the land that we live on.
Land acknowledgement
A person who moves from one country to live in a different country that is already built.
Immigrant
Examples of this definition would be: The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, the Colosseum or the Calgary Tower.
Constructed Landmark
Who are the three main groups of Indigenous people?
First Nation, Metis and Inuit.
What form of Art did you learn about that the Metis people do?
Dot art / Beadwork
A line on a map that shows where one area ends and another begins, created by the government.
Political Border
A person who moved to a new country a long time ago to create a new town and a new society.
Settler
Examples of this definition would be: rivers, trees and/or mountains, or a place like the Grand Canyon.
Natural Landmark
How many First Nations languages are in Alberta?
48
What symbol is on the Metis flag? What does it mean?
Infinity symbol (represents the joining of two cultures, and shows that Metis people will always be here)
What makes you, or a group of people, special and unique. It includes your culture, language and traditions!
Identity
An important place or object that is easy to see and helps you know where you are.
Landmark
Examples of this definition would be: A map showing the Rocky Mountains or the Athabasca river.
Physical border
How many territories does Canada have?
3 (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
The buffalo, the bear, the drum and the dream catcher are all what in First Nations Communities?
Symbols (Bison = source of everything) (Bear = Courage/strength) (drum = heartbeat) (Dream catcher = protection/safety)
A special agreement between First Nations people and the government, a promise to share and respect the land.
Treaty
Having a group of people who are different from each other in many ways. It’s about everyone having unique backgrounds, cultures and ideas.
Diversity
Examples of this definition would be: Head smashed in Buffalo jump, Frank Slide or the Royal Tyrell Museum.
Alberta’s Historic Sites
How many provinces does Canada have?
10 (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland)
What symbols make up Alberta's shield on the flag?
St George’s Cross, Rocky Mountains, green hills and golden wheat.