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The Buffalo Hunt
Changing Times
Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Ending an Era
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
Louis Riel
The North-West Resistance of 1885
Red River Insurgence, 1869-70
The Skirmish at Seven Oaks
Discusses the Battle of Seven Oaks involving Cuthbert Grant, Governor Semple and Lord Selkirk.
Traditional Métis Medicines and Remedies
Traditional Métis Transportation
Lesson plan discusses construction and use of canoes, York boats, and the Red River cart, as well as the role of snowshoes, dogs, and horses.