Métis Week

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Week of November 16

Each year on November 16, people across Canada pay tribute to the Right Honourable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony on the date of his execution. In Alberta, the week surrounding November 16 is known as Métis Week.

Our Teaching and Learning Team provides resources and tools to support everyone in their Métis education journey.

Métis Week – Week of Louis Riel Day (Nov 16)

Please explore our brand-new Métis Art Traditions Resources.

Check out our featured resources for Métis Week that explore Métis culture, history and language from grades K-12. Each image leads to a link that has a specific topic and grade-level focus to use in your classrooms.

Interactive Resources

Louis Riel Poster Use the RLI App to scan the poster and hear about Louis Riel's history.

Avatar Poster Use the RLI App to see the avatars come to life and speak about Métis culture!

Métis Week Activity Use your smartphone to play along. Scan the QR code, complete the task and keep going!

Métis Week Activity Links List Access the list of Métis Week Activities!

Printables

Louis Riel Quote Posters Print these posters and display them in your classroom.

Louis Riel Colouring Sheet Perfect for younger students!

Métis Culture Colouring Sheet Artwork by Métis artisan, Connie Kulhavy.

Bookmarks Print these double-sided bookmarks and share with your class. These bookmarks feature unique facts about Métis culture.

Culture Cards - French Découvrez le drapeau métis, le perlage et la broderie, la musique du violon métis, la ceinture métisse, la charrette de la rivière rouge, la gigue de la rivière rouge et la cuisine traditionnelle.

Culture Cards - English Learn about the Métis flag, beadwork & embroidery, Métis fiddle music, the Métis sash, red river cart, red river jig and traditional cuisine.

Riel or Real? Play Two Truths, One Lie with your class to learn facts about Louis Riel.

Métis Word Search - Lii Moo Métis Search for the words that focus on Louis Riel and the Métis Nation.

"Would You Rather?" Perfect for all ages, play "Would You Rather?" Métis-style with your classroom.

Videos

The Métis Sash Brigid describes the historical background of the Métis Sash. Its practical uses, what it looks like and why it is so important to Métis identity.

Métis Sash Finger Weaving Video Bring Métis Sash finger weaving into the classroom! This 5-minute step-by-step tutorial will teach you and your students to finger weave, a Métis tradition. This tutorial may be best for students with good hand coordination.

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