Nat. Studies - Metis Flashcards
Who is Mistress Madeline?
The “wife” of a Hudson’s Bay Company clerk.
Who is the “disappointment/troublemaker” of Mistress Madeline’s family?
Her brother.
What did Mistress Madeline’s husband do?
Became unfaithful for an opportunity.
How did HBC treat Mistress Madeline?
The HBC treated her like she was lesser.
Where did Mistress Madeline take place?
Red River.
What was the activism from the 1950s to 1970s?
Counter poverty within Metis communities and the racism which Metis people face throughout North America
What was the Aftermath of 1885 Northwest Resistance to the Metis and Western Canada?
Led to significant changes in Canadian government policy towards Indigenous people and the western territories. The resistance, led by the Metis leader Louis Riel, drew attention to the injustices faced by Indigenous people and sparked debates about the Indigenous rights and self-determination in Canada.
What was Material Culture?
Indigenous and European cultures combined in the 17th century, resulting in the development of goods such as embroidery, sashes, and beadwork. Material goods are celebrated by Indigenous youth.
What are Scirp?
The Metis people were issued a’scrip’ in 1870 to exchange for land or money from Europeans. In 1938, it became illegal and the government gave it as promissory notes to purchase a future homestead.
How big scrips?
160 acre to 240 acres
How much were scrips?
One dollar for one.
$160 - $240
When did scrips become illegal?
Became illegal in 1938 as part of the Fair Labor standards act
What happened in the USA that impacted indigenous peoples?
A chemical spill from a derailed train.
What was the Music and Dance?
Metis culture in North America combines First Nations, Scots, and French-Canadian beats to create their own music. Jigging is a traditional dance style that evolved around the Red River area and started in the 1860s.
What are Metis settlements and farms?
Metis settlements provide land and resources to displaced Metis people in traditional territories.
What was the Red River Rebellion?
The Red River Rebellion was an armed uprising led by the Métis people in Manitoba, Canada from 1869 to 1870.
What was the North-West Resistance in 1885?
The Metis fought for their rights in the North-West Territories in the 1885 Northwest Resistance, led by Charles Nolin and Maxime Lepine.
What were the involvement of the Metis in the Constitution?
The First Nations and Inuit were given the “Indian” status in 1939, while the Metis were not. In 1970, Harry Daniels and other Indigenous leaders launched a campaign to meet with Indigenous leaders, which was successful in 1981. The Canada-Métis Nation Accord was signed in 2017 to outline the relationship between the Métis and the federal Crown.
Why did the Red River Resistance happen?
The resistance was sparked by concerns over the transfer of the territory from the Hudson’s Bay Company to the Dominion of Canada.
What province was created during the Red River Resistance?
Manitoba
Who was the leader of the Red River Resistance?
Louis Riel
Why did the 1885 Northwest Resistance happen?
The Metis did not have a formal title to their lands and proper political representation, and they wanted the title as they were dispossessed in Manitoba after the Red River Resistance.
Who is Gabriel Dumont?
Adjacent General in the 1885 Northwest Resistance?
When did the battles fought in 1885 Northwest Resistance happen?
Battles operated from March 25-26, April 24, and May 9-12 of 1885.
