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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 Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Site provides information about GDI its programs, services and resources and affiliated institutes including Dumont College, and Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, includes Library search access.
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.
The Health and Well-being of Aboriginal People in British Columbia
Louis Riel
Macdougall, Brenda, Discusses the Community of Ile a la Crosse (01)
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.
The Summer's Alive in '85: Commemorate '85 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Traditional Métis Socialization and Entertainment
Module discusses both children's and adult's games and sporting activities, dancing, fiddling and traditional folksongs.