Alberta First Peoples

Who were the original people to live in Alberta?

• Ukrainians

• First nations

• Metis

• French

Which of the following statements about the first nations people of North America is true?

• They all spoke the same language
• They came to North america by boat
• There are 3 first nations groups in total
• They are comprised of many nations with its own language and culture

The grassland region is the traditional home of the piikani, siksika, Kainai, and ____________people

• Dene Tha
• Dene za
• Tsu t'ina
• Nakoda

What parts of the buffalo were used by the first nation people?

• The meat and bones
• The horns, meat, and bones
• Only the meat
• All of it

The ________ is the traditional home of the plains cree people

• Parkland region
• Grassland region
• Rocky mountain region
• Boreal forest region

What is the main reason that many First nations people used tipi's as their lodging?

• They didn't - they lived in sod huts

• They were easily put up and taken down, letting them follow the migratory animals

• They were cozy and warm

• They enjoyed 'camping'

What animals hide (fur) was used to cover the frame of the teepee?

• Buffalo
• Rabbit
• Moose
• Bear

What is an example of a 'shared belief' for all first nations groups?

• That moose meat is delicious

• That it is important to be connected to the plants and animals

• That the best month to catch frogs is April

• That the tipi needs to be made out of poplar logs

Oral teaching is...

• A good way to keep your teeth clean
• A way to write stories down
• The only way the first nations people passed on knowledge
• A way of remembering the past through stories

Most of the worlds Medicine Wheels are found in Alberta.

• True

• False