How has the Alberta's diverse culture and language evolved (changed) over time?
- Which First Nations originally inhabited the different areas of the province?
- How is the diversity of Aboriginal peoples reflected in the number of languages spoken?
- What do the stories of Aboriginal peoples tell us about their beliefs regarding the relationship between people and the land?
- What movement or migration within Canada contributed to the populating of Alberta?
HELPFUL SITES:
The Blackfoot Tipi- http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/tipis.htm
Designs and Patterns for Tipis- http://www.tipis.org/designs_and_patterns_for_tipis.htm
First Nations Languages & Map- http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100020670/1100100020675
Story Robes
The Blackfoot Tipi- http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/tipis.htm
Designs and Patterns for Tipis- http://www.tipis.org/designs_and_patterns_for_tipis.htm
First Nations Languages & Map- http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100020670/1100100020675
Story Robes
First Nations Living in Alberta- Research Project
LINK for Google Template
Wonderville: Build a Cree Teepee
Aboriginal Storytelling |
Learning Outcomes:
4.2.1- Recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple perspectives on past and present events 4.2.3- Recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land 4.2.4- Recognize the presence and influence of diverse Aboriginal peoples as inherent to Alberta's culture and identity 4.2.2.3- What do the stories of Aboriginal peoples tell us about their beliefs regarding the relationship between the people and the land? |
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After watching the video please answer the following questions (written on a sheet of paper, working on your own, using complete sentences):
1) What are some similarities in the stories? 2) What are some differences in the stories? 3) Why do you think First Nations use stories to tell their history? 4) What are some ways that we share our history with others? |
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First Nations in Grassland RegionLearning Activities:
1- Choose a First Nations group from the grasslands area to research
WEBSITES: Tsuu T’ina - http://www.treaty7.org/TsuuTinaNation.aspx Piikani- http://www.treaty7.org/PiikaniNation.aspx Siksika- http://www.treaty7.org/SiksikaNation.aspx Kainai- http://www.treaty7.org/BloodTribe.aspx |
NEW ROOTS FOR ALBERTA
Why did different groups of people come to Alberta?
How did Alberta develop Francophone, Metis, and British roots?
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4.2.5- In what ways did Francophones establish their roots in urban and rural Alberta (voyageurs, missionary work, founding institutions, media, politics, commerce)?
4.2.7- How did French and English become the two languages used most in business and politics in Alberta during the 19th and 20th centuries?
4.2.4- Recognize the history of the French language and the vitality of Francophone communities as integral parts of Alberta’s heritage
Check out the websites below:
Grey Nuns- who were they?
Father Lacombe- what is he known for?
French Place names in Alberta- what are some places that have french names?
Francophone Life- What was it like? What hobbies come from French culture?
How does the Metis nation settle in Alberta?
WHO ARE THE METIS?
Canadian Encyclopedia
Kikino Our History Video
How do they contribute to Alberta’s identity?
THE FUR TRADE
Fur Trade: The business of Europeans trading goods for furs. The furs came from animals trapped by First Nations groups. It lasted from the 1750's to the 1830's.
How did Alberta develop Francophone, Metis, and British roots?
4.2.1-
- Recognize the presence and influence of diverse Aboriginal peoples as inherent to Alberta's culture and identity.
- recognize the history of the French language and the vitality of Fracophone communities as integral parts of Alberta's heritage
- Recognize British institutions and peoples as integral parts of Alberta's heritage
4.2.2-
- What movement or migration within Canada contributed to the populating of Alberta?
- In what ways did Francophone establish their roots in urban and rural Alberta (ie. Voyageurs, missionary work, founding institutions, media, politics, commerce)?
- How did the Metis Nation and Metis settlements contribute to Alberta's identity (i.e. language, accomplishments)?
4.2.5- In what ways did Francophones establish their roots in urban and rural Alberta (voyageurs, missionary work, founding institutions, media, politics, commerce)?
4.2.7- How did French and English become the two languages used most in business and politics in Alberta during the 19th and 20th centuries?
4.2.4- Recognize the history of the French language and the vitality of Francophone communities as integral parts of Alberta’s heritage
Check out the websites below:
Grey Nuns- who were they?
Father Lacombe- what is he known for?
French Place names in Alberta- what are some places that have french names?
Francophone Life- What was it like? What hobbies come from French culture?
How does the Metis nation settle in Alberta?
WHO ARE THE METIS?
Canadian Encyclopedia
Kikino Our History Video
How do they contribute to Alberta’s identity?
THE FUR TRADE
Fur Trade: The business of Europeans trading goods for furs. The furs came from animals trapped by First Nations groups. It lasted from the 1750's to the 1830's.
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Voyageurs: a contracted employee who worked as a canoe paddler, bundle carrier and general labourer working for fur trading companies.
Portage: or portaging is the practice of carrying water craft or cargo over land, either around an obstacle in a river, or between two bodies of water. A place where this carrying occurs is also called a portage.
Portage: or portaging is the practice of carrying water craft or cargo over land, either around an obstacle in a river, or between two bodies of water. A place where this carrying occurs is also called a portage.