Now here is a creative approach to historical education! In this all-day program, students “live” the life of a voyageur by donning simple costumes, eating authentic food and paddling a 26’ Voyageur Canoe under the guidance of an historical persona. In the winter,...
(2 1/2 day program) Bring history to life for your students by having them participate in a simulated historical fur trade from New France. A wonderful learning opportunity that leaves textbooks and overheads far behind as students re-enact an exchange of trade goods...
For thousands of years First Nations and Inuit people sustained and nourished their cultures by harvesting what they needed on the land. They used plants and animals for medicine, for food, clothing and for building material. Their survival depended on having a...
Games are an important part of many cultures, but particularly those in which good hunting skills such as strength, balance and agility are a matter of survival. Students will try some of the amazing traditional games of the Metis, First Nations, and Inuit people such...
First Nations, Metis and Inuit people love to play games. Many traditional games helped to hone hunting skills. Some require strength, balance and agility. Others were just plain fun. From the Inuit blanket toss, to the challenge of the knee jump, try out these...
