PPT-The Métis The first settlers in western Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta)

Metis   The Métis established their own distinct identities based on their history and culture They spoke several languages French English at least one First Nations language and Michif. Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia have the most substantial German communities in Canada, and even in modern times the German population is about 30% Canada’s Breadbasket. Changing Ways of Life. Throughout the 1800’s European settlers came to the Plains region.. They changed the culture of the indigenous people. Changes came from trade goods . Jamey Allison. Politics. Mr. Watson. What is Western Alienation?. Western Alienation is a phenomenon unique to Canadian politics. It is rooted in the belief that Canadian politics does not serve interests in the Western Provinces such as Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.. The Métis are one of three Aboriginal groups in Canada originating in the fur trade era, primarily in Western Canada. . Métis are neither Indian nor European, but both; the offspring of First Nations and the employees of the Hudson’s Bay and North West Companies. The children of these mixed relationships became the mothers and fathers of the Métis Nation.. Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan used to be part of the Northwest Territories, until it and Alberta were separated as two separate provinces. The region had been too large to administer, and they couldn’t afford everything the people needed. . Endangered Manitoba's Species At Risk Western prairie fringed orchid Platanthera praeclara he Western prairie fringed orchid(Platanthera praeclara)is a provinciallyand nationally endangered wildflowe A part of Canada’s not so peaceful past. Red river rebellion. Conflict in Manitoba. Reasons. Canadian government purchased Rupert’s Land (what is now the western provinces and territories) from the Hudson Bay Company (HBC). The purchase would take effect 1870.. Issues, resistance, rebellion. Let’s fall back a couple of years before confederation: revisiting the metis. Remember that the Metis settlement in Manitoba lived rather peacefully (the last time we talked about it). There were a few British people who moved in and tried to cause some racial ruckus, but it didn’t work, and most of them then left the . And the events that lead up to it…. Who are the Metis?. Translation: “Metis” = “Mixed”. Speak French & Algonquin. Settled the Red River Valley –present-day Winnipeg. Farmers & Bison Hunters. After Seven Oaks, Red River became a peaceful, tight-knit community. In 1821, the population was a roughly even mix between Metis/country-born and European-born settlers (who were mostly Scottish). The Scottish settlers primarily farmed, the Metis supplied pemmican and buffalo robes to the HBC, and the country-born usually held white collar jobs. Social Studies 7. Chapter 9. The Red River Resistance. -Red River was located within Rupert’s Land . -Francophone Métis, Anglophone Metis, . Canadiens. , retired HBC employees, Scottish and Irish colonists lived here for the fertile soil.. The beginning….. More and more Aboriginal and . Metis. were being pushed off of their land by English/Ontario settlers further West in Canada. . The Metis called on Riel (who had fled to the . States. Second Metis Uprising. In the summer of 1869 surveyors arrived and started marking land into squares for settlers.. The problem was, the land that was being surveyed was already claimed by Métis families.. Electricity generation from coal in Canada in 2010 (. GWh. ). Source: Statistics . Canada. http://. policyschool.ucalgary.ca. /sites/default/files/research/energy-literacy-. survey.pdf. Source: Alberta Electric System Operator.