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Who are The Métis?
Unit Goal 1
: Students will explore the historical context of the emergence of Métis identity in the Western regions of Canada. :
EQ1
: How do diverse cultural influences contribute to the formation of identity, and why is this important in history?
Big idea 2:
Understand how the Métis developed their own economic practices, particularly in the fur trade, to sustain their communities
Big idea 3
: Recognize the complexity of Métis identity and the ongoing struggle for representation and acknowledgment within colonial contexts.
Big idea 1:
Understand how the Red River Métis combined European, Indigenous, and mixed-race cultures to form a unique identity.
Key Concepts
: Red River Demographic, Shared Culture of Red River Métis, Shared Economy, Métis Reaction to the
Colonists, Fear of Assimilation.
Unit Goal 2
: Students will investigate the conflicts and resistance faced by the Métis community, particularly focusing on the Red River Resistance of 1869.
EQ2
: Why did the Métis resist during the 1869 Red River Resistance, and how did this impact their rights and Canadian history?
Big idea 1:
Recognize why the Métis resisted during the Red River Resistance, focusing on issues like land rights and cultural autonomy.
Big idea 2:
Understand the leadership of figures like Louis Riel and the tactics used by the Métis during the Resistance.
Big Idea 3
:understand how the Red River Resistance affected Métis rights and influenced Canadian history.
Key Concepts
: Conflict over Resources, Battle of Seven Oaks, Migration Further West, Canada Takes an
Interest in the West, Rupert’s Land Joins
Canada, The Red River
Resistance, 1869, Métis Bill of Rights, French and English
Canada Take Sides
Unit Goal 3
: Students will examine the events surrounding the creation of Manitoba in 1870 and its significance for the Métis people.
EQ3
: How did the creation of Manitoba in 1870 affect Métis land rights, self-determination, and culture, and did later laws address the Métis community's needs?
Big Idea 1:
Understand how the Manitoba Act shaped the rights of the Métis, including land grants and language rights.
Big Idea 2:
Explore how the Métis fought for land rights, self-governance, and cultural preservation after the creation of Manitoba.
Big Idea 3:
Critically analyze if laws like the Manitoba Act effectively addressed the needs of the Métis for land, autonomy, and cultural recognition.
Key Concepts
: The Manitoba Act, Soldiers on the March
Unit Goal 4: Students will investigate the causes, course, and outcomes of the Second Métis Uprising of 1885.
EQ4
: How did the Second Métis Uprising of 1885 shape Canadian history and impact Métis communities?
Big Ideas 1
: Students will learn about the reasons behind the 1885 uprising, such as land disputes, government policies, and efforts to preserve Métis culture
Big Ideas 2
: Students will study how leaders like Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont rallied Métis communities and planned their resistance against the Canadian government.
Big Ideas 3
: Students will explore how the uprising affected Canadian history and Métis communities, including its consequences for Confederation and Indigenous rights.
Key Concepts
: Métis and First Nations
Grievances, Riel Returns, Rising in Arms, The Government Reacts, The Fate of Louis Riel, The Government
Tightens Its Grip,