Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Traditional Lifestyles Photos

After brainstorming the various aspects of cultural identity, class members interview each other, examine video clips, and read stories to discover how these aspects reveal one's cultural identity. Individuals then craft a quilt square...

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.

In this Chinese history instructional activity, students answer 10 multiple choice and short answer questions based on their knowledge of Chinese history and culture.

Article describes the importance of bison to the Metis, bison hunting culture, foods made from bison, and what the loss of the herds meant to the Metis way of life.

Students explore the concept of cultural globalization. In this global issues instructional activity, students read and discuss the linked Web articles about world cultural issues and the dominance of the American market. 

A large collection of historical photos of Metis families.

The Metis travelled by Red River cart, canoe, horse, snowshoe, sled dogs and in other ways, all of which are described in this paper. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.

The many forms of housing and shelter that the Metis used are presented. Discussion questions and a bibliography can be found at the end of the article.

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.

How has culture shaped you? Middle and high schoolers examine different aspects of one's culture, including religious beliefs, social customs, and family traditions, and discuss the ways that their personalities have been formed by these...