Indigenous History and Treaty 6

Shona Nichols introduces Treaty 6 and Indigenous History Month, using resources from the CBC website. She explores the historical significance of Treaty 6 territory in Alberta and Saskatchewan, highlighting maps and key locations. The video includes a land acknowledgement from the University of Alberta, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Indigenous peoples. Nichols encourages viewers to explore additional resources and provides contact information for further learning.

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Nakota Sue

• John Cardinal

• Shona Nichols

• Cree Salto

What is the focus of the video?

• Learning about Canadian wildlife

• Practicing English grammar

• Exploring Canadian cuisine

• Indigenous History Month and Treaty 6

Where can you find the graphic mentioned in the video?

• University of Alberta website

• CBC website

• MyCanadianEnglish.com

• YouTube

What is the purpose of the maps created by talking to Indigenous elders and community members?

• To highlight economic zones

• To celebrate and learn more about Indigenous culture and history

• To show tourist attractions

• To display weather patterns

When was Treaty 6 signed?

• 1800

• 1901

• 1920

• 1876

What does the orange square on the map represent?

• A school

• A First Nation

• A tourist spot

• A hospital

What is the significance of the red dot on the map?

• It highlights a cultural festival

• It marks a national park

• It indicates where and when Treaty 6 was signed

• It shows the location of a famous battle

Which Indigenous groups are mentioned in the land acknowledgment?

• Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Beothuk, Innu

• Cree, Salto, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sue

• Inuit, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Haida

• Huron, Iroquois, Algonquin, Dene

Where does the land acknowledgment in the video come from?

• CBC

• University of Alberta

• Government of Canada

• MyCanadianEnglish.com

What is the main purpose of the video?

• To discuss Canadian politics

• To provide resources for learning about Indigenous history

• To teach about Canadian geography

• To promote a new book