Tawnshi Hello!
Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning (RCTL) is excited that you are exploring our authentic Métis education resources! All RCTL resources have been carefully crafted by our team of Métis educators. We work closely with Métis leaders, knowledge keepers, and community members to produce resources that accurately present authentic Métis voices and stories in education. We, at Rupertsland, are honoured that members of our Métis community have determined us to be a trustworthy voice to share their stories in a meaningful, respectful way.
Educators are invited to use the resources we share to promote Métis voices in their classrooms.
We ask that our resources are not adapted out of their original context.
Do not share beyond an individual classroom without permission.
We take the responsibility of honouring the stories and knowledge that our community shares with us very seriously and so we ensure it is shared in an appropriate manner. We recognize that every teacher and student’s learning situation is unique.
Please write to us with any requests or questions you have about how to best use our resources to fit your specific needs at education@rupertsland.org.
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Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning
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Métis History and Identity
Resource & Curriculum Development K-12
education@rupertsland.org
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Tânisi
Taanishi
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Today you will leave with better understanding that the Métis…
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Inuit
First
Nations
Métis
Indigenous
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Who is Métis?
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Languages of
Métis
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Taanishi!
Tansi!
Hello!
Bonjour!
Today, the Métis across the nation have four living languages:
Michif is an Indigenous language that is uniquely Métis.
Understanding the importance of language is essential to helping students foster and appreciation of Métis culture.
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Culture and
Traditions
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Here are a few items that are important to Métis people.
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Can you
find the…?
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Beaver
Spoons
Jig
Red River Cart
Fiddle
Bannock
Sash
Buffalo
Métis Flag
Moccasins
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Métis
in Alberta
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There have been established Métis communities on these lands before Alberta became a province in 1905.
Did you know there are more than 114 000 self-identified Métis in Alberta?
What do you think it means to be Métis in Alberta?
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Get out your pencils!
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Homeland
History
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We are a proud Nation.
Alberta is a central part of our Homeland.
As a people and a Nation, we were born of this place.
We are Indigenous.
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Figure 6 Métis Nation Homeland in Canada. Photo courtesy of Métis Nation of Alberta
Try to sing the Métis Anthem!
Proud to be Métis!
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Métis Nation
Governance
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Bonjour, I am Louis Riel, Métis leader and founding father of Manitoba. I fought for the rights of my people. I am a hero to many.
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It’s Jiggin’ Time!
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Foundational Knowledge Resource
Rupertsland Institute Education Team 2020
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T: 780.801.9977
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