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The People of the Prairie Region. First Nations People. There were three distinct groups of First Nations in the Prairies 1) Blackfoot: hunted bison for food, shelter and clothing 2) Tsuu T’ina 3) Nakota.
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First Nations People • There were three distinct groups of First Nations in the Prairies • 1) Blackfoot: hunted bison for food, shelter and clothing • 2) TsuuT’ina • 3) Nakota
Prairie First Nations were NOMADIC people, meaning they moved wherever they could find resources they needed. • As a result, they developed a close knowledge of nature and animal life. This would be a key feature of their culture.
Roles were usually assigned by gender. • Men= hunted and trapped animals • Women = gathered roots and berries when in season PEMMICAN: high in protein and ENERGY! A mixture of bison meat, fat and berries. The Blackfoot made and traded pemmican with First Nations further north for caribou and antelope.
Blackfoot Confederacy • The Blackfoot Confederacy was an alliance between several different groups or ‘Clans’ of Blackfoot people. Mostlya military alliance, it was greatly feared by its enemies on the Prairies. • It was in place and actually controlled much of the Prairie region before European contact.
The Métis • The Métis were descendants of European fur traders and First nations. By 1750, they had a large enough population to be recognized as a separate group of people.
They were different than the French and First nations: • Bilingual: spoke French and Cree or Blackfoot • Religious: Roman Catholics, but celebrated Aboriginal traditions • Both farmers and hunters
Time to Think! • Read pg H 77 from the text as a class: “Metis Culture and Lifestyle”. • In pairs, discuss Q#2 in THINKING it Over (bottom, right corner of the page). • Be ready to share your thoughts with the class!