A large collection of historical photos showing Metis men.

A large collection of historical photos related to the fur trade and the Metis.

Part of a larger website, this site focuses on a Saskatchewan Metis Fact Sheet. The information is in point form covering numerous communities. A link at the bottom of the page opens to several other themes within in the site.

The Metis acted as early trappers, guides, interpreters,voyageurs, coureurs des bois, and canoe paddlers. They hunted buffalo and invented the Red River cart and York boat.

This website provides educators with an opportunity to learn and teach about Aboriginal Leadership in Canada. The elementary section focuses on identifying Aboriginal role models and heroes such as Bill Reid, Buffy Sainte-Marie, or...

This is an excellent paper to share with students to teach them to think critically about everything they read. It discusses how history has traditionally been written from a Euro-Canadian viewpoint, neglecting the aboriginal one and...

A collection of historical photos related to the Northwest Rebellion are housed here. They are sorted into various categories, e.g., battles, camp life, postal service, etc.

A video about Gabriel Dumont, a teacher's guide for Grades 3-5 and some illustrations can be found here.

An overview of the Metis Nation's governance structures and institutions at all three levels of government are profiled in this site.

A detailed biography of the famous Metis rebel, Louis Riel. The Metis Nation of Ontario present information on Riel's early life, his leadership during two resistances, and his eventual capture and execution in 1885.

Traditional clothing of the Metis is described, along with decorative features and the commercialization of it. The article also has questions and activities and a bibliography.

A one-page description of Mackinaw jackets which were designed by Metis women and later used by the military and loggers.

Biographies, photo's, tidbits and activities all help learner's understand the Sports and Recreation of the Aboriginal or Metis people.

Become acquainted with the "rich and diverse history" of the people of Labrador. Over the years there has been a variety of cultures that have inhabited the land including the Inuit, Metis, Europeans, and more. Information is also given...

Discover the varied and diversified people that make up the population of Labrador. The four separate cultures include the Inuit, the Innu, the Metis, and the Settlers. Learn all about them.

Effective ways of bringing First Nations history and cultures into the classroom are outlined in this document created by Saskatchewan teachers.

A brief overview of the Metis flag - colors, symbolism, history.

Edouard Beaupre was known as the Giant of Willow Bunch. This is a set of photos related to Edouard Beaupre.

Here is an introduction to the Aboriginal Peoples who live in Canada, also called "First Peoples." Learn about their history before and after colonization, treaties and legislation, the diverse cultures and their demographics.

Alberta's early history is presented for students in this website covering pre-contact native people's history and fur trade exploration. Teachers looking to incorporate audio in organized lesson plans will like this website prepared by...

A collection of historical photos of Batoche can be found here, many of them related to the events of 1885.

A large collection of historical photos related to Louis Riel. Of special interest may be the few sketches from his trial.

This is a QuickTime slideshow of Louis Riel's life using historical photos with accompanying text.

Biographies, tidbits, crosswords and more all help learner's to understand sports and recreation from an Aboriginal or Metis perspective.