February 23, Socials 9 The Metis

Homework:  listen to the video below and answer the two questions in a paragraph. The second question is a bonus.  We did this in class for marks.  You must do this as homework if you did not finish it or if you were away.  

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Learning about the Metis:

In previous class we briefly discussed that the Metis were people living in the Red River area of the Assiniboine River and Red River and were a people who were raised with both French, European and first Nations Culture.

We are going to listen to the following reading and answer this question:

Which aspects of Metis Life seemed to draw on Native traditions and which seemed to be more European? (3 sentences of Metis and 3 of European - total of 6)

Bonus:  In your opinion  what are some of the difficulties of living with two or more culture? What would the bonuses be? (3 of each)

 

You will makes notes as Mr Yang is speaking and when he is finished we will quietly think and answer this question.  The bonus question will double your mark.

 The Red River Settlement and Changes for the Metis and First Nations 1860-1870