The Metis

The Metis are the ___________ (acddeennsst) of marriages between First Nations mothers and French or Scottish fathers.

Because they were not often accepted by Aboriginal or European ___________ (ceiimmnostu), they set up their own settlements and developed a distinct culture.

The Metis set up settlements in many parts of:

• Canada

• The United States

• Britain

• Northwest Territories

The Metis played important roles in Canada's fur trade.

They acted as _______ (acforst), interpreters, trappers, guides, dock workers, voyageurs, coureurs de bois, and more.

Metis people hunted buffalo to make:

• Jerky

• Pemmican

• Stew

• BBQ

Metis women showed European ________ (eelrsstt) how to survive in the harsh weather conditions of the country.

To transport larger loads on bigger bodies of water, the Metis ________ (deeinntv) the York boat.

Both men and women usually wore this on their feet:

• Snowshoes

• Flipflops

• Moccasins

• Slides

The Metis ____ (ahss) was worn by men and was useful in many ways for survival while out in the wilderness.

Women wore dresses with high necklines and ______ (ahlssw) over their heads.