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Instructional Plans While there is no single definition of Métis people that is universally accepted the following are two popular examples of political definitions: The Métis National Council defines the Métis as:
Alberta Métis Nation Association defines Métis as:
Some of the historic Métis settlements in Alberta are:
Distribute a blank map of Alberta to the students. They must select eight of the above Métis settlements and plot them on the map. They will then list their chosen eight settlements on a separate piece of paper and include three interesting facts about each one. Students may use their atlases and The Métis In Alberta website, which can be found at: http://www.albertasource.ca/metis/eng/index2.htm to complete this exercise. Using the Student Zone section and The Métis in Alberta website, which can be found at http://www.albertasource.ca/metis/eng/index2.htm, students will research individuals that were positive and important leaders to the development of the Métis people as a nation prior to 1900. Students will plot these individuals on a time line. Students will then research individuals who have become contemporary leaders and innovators from 1900 to present day. They will also plot these on a timeline. This is an excellent way for students to realize that Métis people are not just Louis Riel and the Rebellions and that their history and culture transcend those historical events. Concluding Activity: Many of the topics discussed in the two lesson plans make great topics for research papers. Some of the topics could be as follows:
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