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Dancing is a way for the Mi’kmaq to tell stories

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The Cree made knives by sharpening stones. The knives were then used to skin animals and cut food. A large, stone tool called a maul was used to break and split animal bones (Be advised, may be disturbing to small children.) The bones used to make tools and weapons.

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The Algonquin used items found in nature to create their art. Baskets were made from a variety of materials, including birchbark. Birchbark baskets were often decorated with porcupine quills. Sometimes they had patterns etched onto them.

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Besides bison, the Sioux hunted other animals. Deer and antelope were some of the animals the Sioux used for food.

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When near water, the Ojibwa fished for food. Trout, pickerel, and sturgeon were some of the fish they caught

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Cree Hunting and Gathering-Sharin and Ryan

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Cree Hunting and Gathering-Sharin and Ryan

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Bison was a staple food for the Plains Cree. It was often used to make pemmican. This food was made of dried meat, fat, and berries.

Berries were picked when in season. Some were eaten fresh. Others were dried and eaten over winter months.

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The coast Salish used canoes for fishing and visiting other villages Salish canoes could be up to 18 metres long and carry more than 40 people.

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Iroquois art by Ruhan-Kazmira-Amanat

Traditional lroquios life was filled with art.the lroquios decorated clothing with porcupine quills or shell beads that were beautifully arranged.geometric patterns were woven into baskets.the lroquois used clay pots for storing,cooking,and serving food.

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Moving place to place

In the past the Iroquois traveled 1 place to another on foot and water.They built canoes from birchpark  for traveled over water.

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Wild onions also grew in areas where the Sioux lived. Like turnips, the Sioux  used wild onions in there stews and soups

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Wintergreen and spruce needles were used to add flavour to hot and cold drinks.

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One of the most important instruments the Cree used to make music was the drum. Drums were made rom birchbark frames covered with deerskins. They were pounded with the player’s hand or a mallet to make sound.

Drums kept the beat while people sang and danced. Singers usually performed while they danced. Sometimes, they would sing for other dancers. Songs were sung by more than one person. Large groups of people often joined in.

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Algonquin Music and Dance-Samantha and Lucia 

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Algonquin Music and Dance-Samantha and Lucia 

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Music was an important part of Algonquin life. The drum was the main instrument used to make music. Rattles, flutes, and whistles were other instruments the Algonquin played to make music. Most Algonquin songs were about events in their daily life. The rise and fall of the Sun, flying geese, and hunting all had songs created about them. Some of these songs were accompanied by dancing.

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Homes

In the past the mi’kmaq lived in homes called wigwams a wigwam was shaped like a cone or dome its frames are built using homes

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The Salish used drums in many ways. People listened to them,danced to them, told stories with them, and sang along with them.

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Cree Moving from Place to Place-Sharin and Ryan

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Cree Moving from Place to Place-Sharin and Ryan

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When the Cree moved from one place to another, they put their belongings on a travois. A travois was made of two poles that were attached to a platform. The travois could be pulled by people, dogs, and/or horses.

The Cree used snowshoes for winter travel. Caribou hide was laced through the frame to create the webbing.

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The Sioux gathered vegetables that grew in nature. One was the wild turnip. It was put into stews and soups.

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Totem poles ( Gyaa aang in the Haida language) are monumental carvings, a type of Northwest Coast art, consisting of poles or pillars,carved with symbols or figures.

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In the past, Cree who lived in wooded areas lived in wigwams. These homes were made from tree branches and bird bark.

Wigwams had a rounded roof, like a dome.

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The people

The mikmaq are a First Nation that live on eastern Canada the term ml’kmaq comes from the world nikmak this means my friends mi’kmaq is pronounced meeg maw.

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Moving from Place to Place-Samantha and Lucia 

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Moving from Place to Place-Samantha and Lucia 

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The Algonquin sometimes used special tools to help them move from one place to another. In summer, they travelled on foot for short journeys. For longer trips, they travelled by water using canoes made from birchbark.

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The Ojibwa picked chokeberries and raspberries. The berries were dried, eatan fresh, or made into a paste.

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Blackfoot music and dance by Ruhan-kazmira-amanat

Powwows are an important part of Blackfoot culture.at powwow,the Blackfoot gathered to share their music,stories,and dances.both men and women performed dances.dancers often wore bright and colourful costumes.

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Mi’kmaq             Liam Cameron Jordan 

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Mi’kmaq             Liam Cameron Jordan 

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The Mi’kmaq or Mi’gmaq are a First Nation peoples indigenous to Canada’s Atlantic province and the gaspé peninsula of Quebec as well as the northeastern region of Maine.

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The Sioux gathered fresh berries to eat. They also put berries in stews to add extra flavor

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Wise words by a declaration of the first Nations people by Kaden and Gurjaap.

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Wise words by a declaration of the first Nations people by Kaden and Gurjaap.

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We the original people’s of this land know the creator put us here. The creator

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Coast Salish women were skilled in weaving baskets from cedar. They used the bark and the roots of cedar trees to make the baskets.

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The Cree are a First Nation that live throughout Quebec,Ontario,Manitoba,Saskatchewan,and Alberta. In the past, there were three Cree groups. The Woods Cree lived in what is now northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Plains Cree lived in what is now central Manitoba. The Swampy Cree lived in what is now Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Today, many Cree live on reserves in parts of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. They also live in cities and towns across Canada

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Blackfoot clothing

The Blackfoot used iterms found in nature to decorate there clothing.This included feathers and procupine quills.When europ eans arrived,the Blackfoot also used glass beds.Blackfoot men wear leggings and a shirt.These clothes were often made from elk or bison hide.

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Blackfoot homes by Ruhan-Kazmira-Amanat

In the past,the Blackfoot relied on teepees for shelter.Teepees are cone-shaped buildings made out of long tree poles.They are covered by animal hides that have been sewn together.

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Women wore dresses.Men wore shirts and leggings.This clothing is made mainly from deerskin.

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The Ojibwa influence First Nations art created woodland school of art

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Facts about explorers Kaden and Gurjaap 

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Facts about explorers Kaden and Gurjaap 

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Everybody on the world believed the world was flat but John Cabot a explorer believed that the world was round. Jacques Cartier named Canada.

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The Sioux ate bison throughout the year. To keep meet from spoiling, they dried the bison meat and used it in pemmican. Pemmican was made of dried meat that was pounded into powder and mixed with animal fat and berries.

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The Salish were known for their excellent carving. They were especially known for the large totem poles they carved from huge cedar logs. The totem poles usually featured humans, birds, and other animals.

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In the past, the Mi’kmaq lived in homes called wigwams. A wigwam was shaped like a cone or dome. It’s frame was built using poles made out of spruce. The frame was covered in bark.

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Snowshoes

In the winter, the lroquois used snowshoes to walk over snow-covered ground.The frame of the snowshoe was made of wood.Stripes of animal hide crisscrossed the frames

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The Algonquin are a First Nation that live in the Ottawa Valley, along the border of Ontario and Quebec. They did not always live here, however. Long ago, they lived on the Atlantic coast. They moved to the Ottawa Valley about 600 years ago. Today, there are about 8,000 Algonquin living in Canada. Some live in cities and towns, but most live in one of 10 reserves. 9 of these reserves are located in Quebec. 1 of these reserves is located in Ontario.

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Salmon was a main food for the Salish. Once caught, some salmon was eaten immediately. The rest was dried for use in winter.

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In the past Mi’kmaq livedin  homes called wigwams. A wigwam was shaped like a cone or a dome its frame was built using poles made of spruce. The frame was covered in bark

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The Salish gathered roots, such as turnips and parsnips, in summer. The roots could be dried or baked before eating.

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Coast Salish art is an unique to the Pacific Northwest coast among the coast salish peoples

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The Mi’kmaqs were also known for their doll making

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When the Sioux began using horses they created larger travois that could carry more belonging

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The messengers of spring

The Ojibwa have many stories to explain events that happen in the world the story of a spirit called new dawn describes how winter turns into spring.In a world covered with snow and ice New dawn brings colour and life to earth snow melts around him and grass grows at feet.

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When moving place to place, the Algonquin tried not to carry many items with them. They would leave their tools behind and would make new ones as they were needed.
Household Tools
Women used birchbark to make food containers. Animal bones were carved to make needles and awls. Both of these tools were used to sew clothing. When stitching items together, sinew served as thread.

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Homes

Long ago,the long houses were the center of Iroquois life long houses were long narrow buildings with arched roofs.To build a long house,long wooden poles were tied together to form arches.More poles were then placed lengthwise to connect and support the arches.shingles made from elm bark covered the wooden fram.

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Digging sticks were made from hard wood. They were sharpened to a point. Then a horn or antler was added to the end. These sticks were used to dig up dirt when planting seeds or to dig up clams to eat.

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The people by Ruhan-Kazmira-Amanat

The lroquois are a First Nation.Theysre made up of six smaller Aboriginal groups. These groups came together to form the lroquois Confederacy about 400 years ago.The confederacy kept peace among its members.It also offered each group help and protections from its enemies.The lroquios’traditional lands cover what is now southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada,as well as parts of New York,Michigan,and Wisconsin in the United States.

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Women’s Metis clothing- Bella and Morgan

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Women’s Metis clothing- Bella and Morgan

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Their clothing was greatly inspired by the clothing of the French-Canadian fur traders (les coureurs des bois), as well as the Native clothing of the area. The Metis women were in charge of making all the clothes for their tribes.

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Deer were found throughout Salish land.

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Drumming was an important part of Salish music. The Salish used both handheld drums and box drums. Box drums were often made from cedar. Sometimes, they had painting on them!

The Salish used drums in many ways. People listened to them, danced to them, told stories with them, and sang along with them

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In the past, nature provided the Algonquin with the materials they needed to make tools. These materials included animal skins and bones, rocks, wood, and bark. Hunting tools, such as bows and arrows, axes, spears, and knives, were all made of sharpened stones that were attached to pieces of wood or bone.

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Women’s tools included spoons and ladles for handling food. These utensils were made from wood and animal horns. Boneswere  often made into scrapers for tanning hides

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Teepees you’re Ruhan -Kazmira-Amanat

Long ago,the Sioux lived in teepees.A teepee was made with brison hides and tree poles.The lone tree poles were leaned against each other and tied at the top to make a cone shape.Brison hides were stretched over the poles

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Most Iroquois wore maccasins on their feet.

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Wise words by A Declaration Of The First Nations by Gurjaap and Kaden F.

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Wise words by A Declaration Of The First Nations by Gurjaap and Kaden F.

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We the original peoples of this land know the creator put us here. The creator gave us laws that govern all our relationships to live in harmony with nature and mankind.

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Art

Art was a part of daily life for the Ojibwa even items they used everyday were always Finley crafted baskets were made by weaving strips of bark together bowls,spoons, and other items were carved out of wood these were often decorated with engraved figures.

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Spoons were made from the horns of moose, deer, or bison. They could also be made from wood or shells. Like today, Spoons were used to cook and eat food.

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Mi’kmaq music and dance Nathan, Caden, Cole

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Mi’kmaq music and dance Nathan, Caden, Cole

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Dancing is a way for the Mi’kmaq to tell stories and entertain others sometimes dancers tell the story of a successful hunt the dancer pretends to be the hunter or the animal

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People lived in apartments inside the longhouse. Two families lived in each apartment. About 20 people lived in each longhouse.

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Ojibwa tools

The Ojibwa made tools from materials found in nature.Fishing hooks were often carved from bone.Fish were pulled into a canoe using wooden fishing reels.

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On rainy days, the Salish wore cedar ponchos. Men wore cedar bark robes at special events.

In warm weather, Salish women wore aprons made from cedar bark. When it turned cold, they wore dresses

The Coast Salish used the furs from small animal species, such as beavers, rabbits, and squirrels, to make capes and other coverings.

Salish men sometimes wore breechcloths made from animal skins. These were small flaps of fabric that looked like underwear (LOL). If the weather was cold, the Salish would wear shirts and leggings.

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Facts about explorers by Gurjaap and Kaden F. 

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Facts about explorers by Gurjaap and Kaden F. 

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Everybody on the world believed the world was flat but John Cabot a explorer believed that the world was round.Jacques Cartier named Canada.

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Blackfoot men made shields out of bisons hide the shield were so strong they could stop an arrow.

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In this book I learned that the Sioux are First Nations.In the past,they lived on the
Interior plains of North America.Many sloux still live there today.The sloux are made up three language groups.These are the bakota.lakoat and Dakota all of theses words mean firends together the Dakota,Lakota and nakota.

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Denisuline Tools Nathan, Caden, and Cole.

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Denisuline Tools Nathan, Caden, and Cole.

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Tools made from stone, bone,and wood helped people complete tasks in their daily life. Denesuline men used tools such as axes, knives, and spears.

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Salish Hunting and Gathering-Sharin and Ryan

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Salish Hunting and Gathering-Sharin and Ryan

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Salmon was a main food for the Salish. Once caught, some salmon was eaten immediately. The rest was dried for use in winter. Women were responsible for digging clams from the beach. The clams were removed from their shells and smoked. Soapberries were a common treat. The Salish used them to make sweets such as ice cream and beverages.

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In the past,the Salish lived in large homes called long houses. Longhouses were most often made with red cedar planks. Cedar was used because it wasn’t more waterproof than other trees in the area. It helped keep water out of the homes.

Inside the floors of the longhouse were made of earth. Mats often covered the bare ground. The walls were lined with low platforms for sleeping. Above the platforms we’re storage shelves. Several fire pits kept the house warm Andy cozy! It wouldn’t hurt to live inside a longhouse!

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For 30 Year’s the chief and council of the hatchet lake Denesuline

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We learned about the music and dances we learned song played a important role Ojibwa life some songs were sang to entertain children and adults.

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Women wore one-piece dresses, with short leggings underneath. These clothes were made from animal hides.

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The Salish are First Nation clan. They live in the southern part of BC, including Vancouver Island. They are also found in parts of the Northwestern US.

Canada’s Salish are made up of two groups. The Coast Salish live along the southern coast of the province. The Interior Salish live farther inland. Most Salish live on reserves in these areas. Some live in cities and towns.

More information: www.multiculturalcanada.ca/Encyclopedia/A-Z/a10/1

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Both men and womenwore  moccasins on their feet. Like their other clothing, these shoes were made from animal hide.

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When the Sioux began using horses that created large  travois that could carry more belongings.

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They were known during the colonial years to the French as the Iroquois league,and later as the Iroquois confederacy ,and to the English as the five nations(before 1722) and later as the six nations comprising the mohawk,Onondaga,Oneida ,Cayuga,Seneca,and Tuscarora peoples

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The Blackfoot also painted their history onto animal hides. These hides were called winter counts.

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Hunting and gathering

We learned that First Nations gathered all different types of berries to make different colours.The berries were dried,and eaten fresh.

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The Iroquois used many materials to make tools. Hunting and building tools were made from stone and wood. The stone was sharpened so that it would cut through materials. Wood often formed the tool’s handle. To make clothing, the Iroquois used sewing needles madness from bone. Sharpened stones were used to scrape and smoothen animal hides.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Clothing

We learned that women wore dresses and leggings.These clothes were made from animal hide.Men wore shirts and leggings like women’s clothing these clothes were also made from animal hide

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The Cree used snowshoes for winter travel.caribou high was laced through the frame to create the webbing.

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Mens Metis clothing  - Bella and Morgan  

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Mens Metis clothing  - Bella and Morgan  

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Metis men often wore a short shirt, red woolen cap, deerskin pants, moccasins and a long hooded coat called a “captop”. Metis men also wore a colourful sash around their waist. It was a very practical piece of clothing. It could be used as a rope, bandage, washcloth, towel or emergency saddle blanket.

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Clothing

Men wore shirts and leggings like women’s clothing,these clothes were made from animal hide.when the weather becomes cold,the Ojibwa wore robes and mittens made from animal fur.

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The people by Ruhan-Kazmira and Amanat

We learned that the people are a First Nation .Thier traditional lands covered the present-day provinces of Saskatchewan,Manitoba,and Ontario in Canada,as well as North Dakota,Minnesota,Wisconsin,and Michigan in the United States.

Wigwam by Ruhan-Kazmira and Amanat
In the past,the Qjibwa lived in wigwams.a wigwam was a dome-shaped house.it was made of wood,rush mats,and birchbark.wooden poles were bent to make the house’s frame.the rush mats and birchbark were then laid over the frame to make walls.

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The coast Salish is a group of ethnically and linguistically related indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast living in British Columbia Canada and US.

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Moving from place to place Nathan and Samanth

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Moving from place to place Nathan and Samanth

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When moving from one place to another, the Blackfoot carried their belongings on a travois. This was a sled made up of two poles that were joined together by a platform.

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The Iroquois are First Nation clan. They are made up of six similar Aboriginal groups. (Mi’Kmaq, Cree,Salish,Denesuline,Sioux,Ojibwa) These groups came together to form Iroquois Confederacy about 400 years ago. The confederacy kept peace among it’s members. It also offered each group help and protection from it’s enemies.

The Iroquois’ traditional ands cover what is now southern Ontario and Quebec in Canada, as well as parts of NYC, Michigan, and Wisconsin in the US.

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Algonquin women wore sleeveless,tunic-style dresses made from animal hides. Algonquin men wore made from animal hides. They would wear loincloths in the summer months. These were strips of cloth that covered the lower parts of there body. Men often wore a headdress called a hair roach. This was a strip of porcupine hair that sat on the back of their head. To keep warm in the winter, the Algonquin made mittens and toques out of the skins and furs of muskrats and beavers. The Algonquin wore moccasins to protect their feet. These were made from animal hides.

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Iroquois Hunting and Gathering - Ryan and Sharin 

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Iroquois Hunting and Gathering - Ryan and Sharin 

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Deer were a main food for the Iroquois. The meat was put in stews and cooked on it’s own. It was dried for future use. In the past, Iroquois found some of their food in nature. They hunted animals and gathered plants that were found in the area. They also planted food crops in which they grew vegetables. The Iroquois fished pike,sturgeon, and bass. Fish were dried over fires. Most were stored for later use.

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In the past, the Blackfoot relied on teepees for shelter. Teepees are cone-shaped buildings made out of long tree poles. They are covered by animal hides that have been sewn together.

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In the 1600’s,europeans formed powerful companies that would dominate the fur trade and create alliances with the First Nations group for over 2 centuries.

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Traditional Iroquois life was filled with art! The Iroquois decorated clothing with porkypine quills or shell beads that were beautifully arranged. Geometric patterns were woven into baskets. The Iroquois used clay pots for storing,cooking, and serving food. Iroquois mothers made cornhusk dolls for their children. The dolls were made without a face. This was to teach the children that’s the way they look is not important as who they are..

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The Metis in Canada are a group of peoples in Canada who trace their descent to First Nations peoples and European settlers.The Border City Métis Society and the Lloydminster Métis Society are coming together in hopes of bringing the Métis community closer together.The Societies will be co-hosting the Lloydminster Saskatchewan Métis citizen information Session on March 3rd.

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In this book we learnd that the Ojibwa lived in wigwams.The Ojibwa made tools out of materials found in nature.The fire was built in the sender of the wigwams. Fishing hooks were often carved by bond.

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As in the past, Iroquois of all ages enjoy SOCIAL DANCES. Men perform some dances. Women perform others. Dancers move in a counter clockwise circle, stomping or shuffling their feet! This sounds fun!

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Digging stick s were made form hard wood they were sharpened to a point then a horn or antler was added to the end these sticks were used to dig up dirt when planting seeds or to dig up clams to eat.

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Knives-The Cree made knives by sharpening stones.The knives were then used to skin animals and cut food

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Salish people of Canada Arts and Crafts - Bella and Morgan 

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Salish people of Canada Arts and Crafts - Bella and Morgan 

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Coast Salish art is an art unique to the Pacific Northwest Coast among the Coast Salish peoples. Coast Salish are peoples from the Pacific Northwest Coast made up of many different languages and cultural characteristics. Coast Salish territory covers the coast of British Columbia and Washington state. Within traditional Coast Salish art there are two major forms; the flat design and carving, and basketry and weaving.