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Metis
Fifth graders investigate the development of Canada. In this Metis people activity, 5th graders create a replica of the Red River Cart. Students work in groups or individually to brainstorm materials that they will need to build their...
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Metis Nation of Ontario: Metis Historic Timeline
The Metis acted as early trappers, guides, interpreters,voyageurs, coureurs des bois, and canoe paddlers. They hunted buffalo and invented the Red River cart and York boat.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: The Red River Cart
The Red River Cart, an invention of the Metis, played an important role in the settling of the West by improving transportation of goods. Cart making became an industry for the Metis later on. This article explores the history of the Red...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Traditional Metis Transportation
The Metis travelled by Red River cart, canoe, horse, snowshoe, sled dogs and in other ways, all of which are described in this paper. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.