Second graders make a quilt. In this cultural diversity lesson, 2nd graders review their knowledge of the Metis people. Students work in groups to create a class quilt that illustrates the lives of these people. Quilt themes include...

Fourth graders examine the Metis culture.  In this Metis living lesson plan, 4th graders read Things I did Last Summer by Martin Shulman and discuss the life of the main character, Bonnie.  Students recreate their favorite...

First graders investigate the color spectrum by painting their own pictures. In this artistic expression lesson, 1st graders discuss their own families and create ways to express their culture and family history on a picture quilt....

Ninth graders investigate aspects of Metis life. In this Canadian history activity, 9th graders research Metis life and use their findings to create time line quilts.

Ninth graders research Aboriginal role models. In this native studies lesson, 9th graders select leaders of the First Nations and Metis Nations of the Saskatchewan and research their contributions to society. Students create...

Tenth graders examine the cultural values of the Aboriginal people of Canada. For this global economics lesson, 10th graders discuss how capitalistic economies have changed the traditional values of the Aboriginal people in Canada.

Third graders research and report on the contributions of the First Nations. In this First Nations contribution lesson, 3rd graders read and discuss books about the Metis, Inuit and other First Nations. They compare and contrast the...

Tenth graders investigate the organization and purpose of the Metis. In this Canadian history instructional activity, 10th graders watch "Metis Settlements," and then participate in talking circles sharing their impressions of the video.

Students engage in p.e. activities that have roots in native Indian, Metis, and Inuit cultures. They practice the skill involved and listen to the significance behind the skill. They read relevant books and define new terminology.

Learners explore flags. In this social studies civics lesson students listen to Flags of the Metis by Calvin Racette. Learners identify examples of symbols used in the 21st century. Students research information about flags, design an...

Students explore Canadian maps. In this map skills and Canadian history instructional activity, students locate reserves that originated from treaties made while establishing the Saskatchewan First Nation reserve communities. Students...

First graders recognize the difference between needs and wants.  In this treaty lesson, 1st graders chart their needs and wants to be used in making a treaty.  Students negotiate what should be in the treaty based on the...

Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties lesson, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or Aboriginals. Students...

Second graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. In this Aboriginal treaty lesson, 2nd graders identify the specific agreements made between European settlers and Aboriginals which caused the formation of...

Students talk about making promises. In this family life lesson, students listen to the story A Promise is a Promise by Robert Munsch and talk about what a promise is. This is part of a unit on how families take care of each...

Metis history and culture are presented on this site. Presents a brief overview with links to deeper aspects of the Metis experience, including the role and importance of Louis Riel, symbols and traditions, a timeline, the Michif...

This user-friendly site takes a close look at Metis history and culture through the use of many primary resources including oral histories, audio and video files, art, interviews, documents, and more. Very comprehensive site.

Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.

This article explains the importance of the sash in Metis culture and its history. There are weaving activities and a bibliography included.

The heritage of the Metis, both historical and contemporary events, honours Metis Elders and veterans. The collection includes historical photographs and print materials relating to the Metis resistance. The oral history includes both...

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has pulled together a variety of educational resources surrounding the Metis Peoples. From Bison hunting to the Metis Food and Diet, educators can access both lesson plans and resources to support teaching...

Article looks at traditional diet of Metis and the health impact of a shift away from that. Includes discussion questions and Metis recipes to try.

Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.

Links to a Adobe Reader PDF document that outlines the history associated with Cumberland House in Saskatchewan, with a slight focus on Metis peoples. Extremely detailed, the thirty pages include excellent maps and charts easily...