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Michif Language and Métis Culture lesson plans

Below is a collection of introductory lesson plans, student activity cards and explainer videos designed for elementary and secondary-level students. Can Geo Education thanks the many Elders and educators who assisted with the creation of these resources that support and celebrate Métis culture and Michif language—Maarsii!

Jigging

Jigging lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-3
Jigging lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-6
Activity cards for both lesson plans
Explainer video

Beading

Beading lesson plan #1 – Grades 2-5
Beading lesson plan #2 – Grades 6-8
Activity cards for both lesson plans
Explainer video

Conversational Michif

Conversational Michif lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-3
Conversational Michif lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-8
Activity cards:

  1. Conversational Michif Card
  2. Conversational Michif Exit Slip
  3. Conversational Michif Passport Card
  4. Conversational Michif Video Script Card 

Explainer video

Geographical Terms in Michif

Geographical terms lesson plan #1 – Grades 2-5
Geographical terms lesson plan #2 – Grades 8-12
Activity cards:

  1. Geographical Terms Feedback From My Peers Card
  2. Geographical Terms Learning From The Land Card
  3. Geographical Terms Living Off The Land Card
  4. Geographical Terms Making Connections Card

Explainer video

Traditional Foods

Traditional foods lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-4
Traditional foods lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-7
Activity cards:

  1. Traditional Foods Bannock Recipe
  2. Traditional Foods Cooking Terms Teacher Card
  3. Traditional Foods Image Cards

Explainer video

Traditional Harvesting Methods

Traditional harvesting lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-4
Traditional harvesting lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-7
Activity cards:

  1. Traditional Harvesting Image Cards
  2. Traditional Harvesting Journal Template
  3. Traditional Harvesting Teacher Terms Card
  4. Traditional Harvesting Wild Rose Colouring Sheet 

Explainer video

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