Looking for engaging Métis culture activities for upper-elementary or middle school students? This 27-page bundle combines three complementary resources about Métis history, art, culture and notable people in Canada.
Students learn about Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance, explore Métis dot art and floral beadwork, and examine Terry Fox’s life, Marathon of Hope and Métis ancestry.
Métis Culture Activities Bundle Includes
1. Métis Culture, Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance
Introduce students to Métis culture and history through learning about:
- Louis Riel
- The Red River Resistance
- Fort Garry
- The Métis sash
- Métis jigging
- Métis dot art
- Important events in Métis history
Students complete a timeline activity, cut-and-match activity and reflection questions. The phrase Red River Rebellion is also introduced as a term students may encounter in older books and online searches.
2. Métis Dot Art Activity
Students learn about Métis floral beadwork and explore how dotted painting can represent the visual effect of beadwork.
The resource includes:
- Métis dot art lesson
- Teacher lesson plan
- Student handout
- Autumn leaf templates
- Individual art activity
- Collaborative Giving Tree project
This art activity combines Métis cultural learning with a fall classroom display.
3. Terry Fox Lesson and Activities
Students learn about Terry Fox’s life, goals, Marathon of Hope and Métis ancestry.
The resource includes a five-page lesson and four activities that encourage students to reflect on Terry’s determination, accomplishments and lasting impact in Canada.
Perfect For
- Métis culture activities
- Métis history lessons
- Indigenous education
- Canadian history and social studies
- Louis Riel Day
- Métis Week
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- National Indigenous History Month
- September Terry Fox learning
- Art and social studies integration
- Upper-elementary classrooms
- Middle school classrooms
These Métis culture activities can be taught together as an introductory unit or used separately throughout the school year.
Please note: Because I am First Nations, this resource and my other Métis resources were created in collaboration with a Métis educator.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.
I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.
These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.
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