For this project, you will work with a partner to produce a poster and make a presentation to the class on ONE topic related to the First Nations of Alberta.
Choose your topic from the list of topics below. They are divided into Challenging, More Challenging and The Most Challenging. Those topics that are more complex or that have more difficult readings are the more challenging ones. You should choose a topic that interests you but also one that is somewhat challenging for you. If you wish to choose a topic that is not listed here, talk to your teacher to get permission.
Each topic has some links to Web sites that will help you get started. You may find other resources on the Web, in the library, or from the media to help you. You will also find the links on the Treasure Hunt page helpful.
Produce a poster: Together, you and your partner will make a poster that visually portrays your topic. You may use pictures, drawings, and words to help others to understand the topic you have chosen. All the posters will be judged by a panel of judges and a prize will be awarded to the best one. The posters will be judged on creativity, effectiveness and accuracy.
Make a presentation: You and your
partner will make a presentation to the class. In your presentation
you will share what you have learned about your topic and help your classmates
to know a little more about the First Nations of Alberta. Each of you will
present on a different part of the topic and so you each should speak for
half of the time. You will provide your classmates with 4-5 comprehension
questions that cover the main ideas of your presentation. You will each
be graded on your part of the presentation. As well you will both be graded
on the overall presentation, so you will need to work together.
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The Tipi:Learn more about what the First Nations homes were like. What were they made of? How did they make them? How is the space inside used? What is the significance of the paintings on the outside?http://collections.ic.gc.ca/luxton/sect_3/3c.htm http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/intro_eng.htm http://www.shelterpub.com/_shelter/www_teepee.html http://www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/houses/tipi.html
StorytellingStorytelling was an important part of the First Nations cultures. Find out why. Who were the storytellers? When did they tell stories and what were their stories about? Read some of their stories.http://www.civilization.ca/aborig/storytel/introeng.html (click on Metis-Cree) |
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ClothingWhat did the First Nations people wear? What did the hunters wear? How did they make their clothes? How did they decorate them?http://www.civilization.ca/aborig/mocasin/mocmaine.html http://collections.ic.gc.ca/luxton/sect_3/3d.htm http://collections.ic.gc.ca/luxton/sect_3/3e.htm http://collections.ic.gc.ca/luxton/sect_2/2c.htm
The BlackfootThe Blackfoot tribe was one of the main First Nations in what is now Alberta. Read about their society, their customs, their lifestyle.http://ccins.camosun.bc.ca/~conklin/pages/martin/html/blackfoot.htm http://www.head-smashed-in.com/black.html http://www.ammsa.com/buffalospirit/2003/footprints-crowfoot.html |
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Native SpiritualityFirst Nations people did not have a religion. Their spiritual beliefs were an integral part of their daily life. Find out more about what they believed and how it affected their activities and their celebrations.http://collections.ic.gc.ca/luxton/spirit.htm http://www.religioustolerance.org/nataspir.htm http://www.rcmp.ca/ccaps/spirit_e.htm
The Fur TradeThe fur trade brought the Europeans to Western Canada. How did the business of trading furs begin? What did they trade? What were the benefits and problems for the Europeans? For the First Nations?http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/encounters.html http://www.canadiana.org/hbc/intro_e.html TreatiesThe government of Canada made agreements, or treaties, with the First Nations people in what is now Alberta. Why did they do this? What did they want? What did the First Nations want? Did they get what they wanted?http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/treaty.html http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/trts/hti/site/imindex_e.html (pictures) http://www.otc.ca/library.html
(choose streaming media to see a video)
Residential SchoolsIn the late 1800s the government began a program of education for First Nations children. They took children from their families and communities and forced them to live in schools. Why did they do this? What were these schools like? What was it like for the children? What is happening today because of these schools?http://www.schoolnet.ca/aboriginal/issues/schools-e.html http://www.irsr-rqpi.gc.ca/english/questions.html#1 http://generalsynod.anglican.ca/ministries/rs/overview.html
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