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Aug 24, 2026

Educator’s guide for the Métis Harvesting, Science and Technology Video Series, providing teacher background information and classroom-ready support to integrate Métis science and technology into Grades 4–8 learning. The guide explains who the Métis are, key historical and cultural context, and core Métis harvesting practices connected to land and water in Ontario, including governance and hunting oversight. It also outlines Métis constitutional rights and how consultation processes relate to harvesting territories, supported by glossary terms, lesson plans, and extension activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time1 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Note to Educators

Teacher Background Information

Who are the Métis?

Métis Harvesting Practices

Métis Constitutional Rights

Index

English-Michif Glossary

Lesson Plan

Appendices

Extension Activities

References

. Acknowledgements Thank you to the MNO Citizens who have contributed their stories and experiences to this project: ● Deanna Cooper ● Sophia Cooper ● Adrien DesRoches ● Maxime DesRoches ● Greg Garratt ● Marleigh McGrath ● Connor McNamara ● Tallulah McNamara ● Teagan Neufeld ● Isabella Orashi ● Wendy Orchard ● Jackson Piitz ● Emma Piitz ● Paul Turpin ● Céline Wick MNO Staff who contributed to the development of this project are: ● Cortnee Buchanan, OCT ● Deanna Cooper, OCT ● Chantal Coté, OCT ● Tanya Glabb, OCT ● René Laurin, BEd ● Connor McNamara, OCT ● Wendy Orchard, OCT ● Markus Tuohimaa ● Métis Nation of Ontario—Métis Languages Advisory Committee Funded by: In Partnership with: The views expressed in the publication are the views of the Métis Nation of Ontario and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province. 2026 pg. 1 Index Note to Educators…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. p. 3 Background…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. p. 4 English-Michif Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………………. p. 16 Lesson Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. p. 19 Appendices……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………… p. 22 Extension Activities ………………………………………………………………………………………………… p. 34 References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. p. 38 2026 pg. 2 A Note to Educators: Welcome to the Educator’s Guide for the Métis Harvesting, Science and Technology Video Series! Thank you for taking the necessary steps to include Métis science and technology in your classroom! We recognize that this may be new learning for many educators. Our goal is to provide resources that support educators and learners as they explore the topic ofMétis harvesting and science and technology in the classroom. We hope this guide is a simple-to-use tool for teachers and students. Educators can use this guide in parts or as a whole to teach multiple themes outlined in the Grade 4-8 Science and Technology Curriculum. We recommend 3-5 class periods and that students choose one consolidation activity to demonstrate their understanding. The guide is an opportunity for students and educators to use the Métis experience to connect with broader topics such as the importance of engineering, machines, environmental sustainability and conservation, as outlined in the “Extensions” section at the end of the guide. Throughout this guide, you will notice bolded terms. Definitions for these terms are listed in the English-Michif glossary. Supporting resources include a lesson plan, consolidation and extension activities, and additional recommended resources. Relevant terms are highlighted in bold throughout the resource and can be referred to in the glossary for further context and understanding. These materials are to support both students and educators in learning more about Métis harvesting and science and technology. 2026 pg. 3 Métis Harvesting, Science & Technology Video Series Teacher Background Information Who are the Métis? The Métis are one of the three Indigenous peoples of Canada. They are a distinct people from First Nations and Inuit. The Métis Nation and the communities which it comprises governed themselves for generations before Canada became a country. The nation has a long history ofpolitical organization, activism, and collective will to protect their way of life, which are seen in events including the Battle of Seven Oaks, the Mica Bay Incident, and the Northwest Resistance, which have ensured the Métis culture and way of life to survive to this day. The Métis people find their origins in the fur trade marriages ofEuropean men and First Nations women during the late 1700s in west-central North America. In the generations that followed, the children of these unions married amongst themselves, resulting in the birth of a distinct Métis identity, culture, history, and way of life that has grown into the vibrant and robust cultu

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Educator’s Guide for the Métis Harvesting, Science and Technology Video Series?

It supports educators and learners in integrating Métis harvesting, science, and technology into classroom teaching. It is designed to be used in parts or as a complete guide with related activities.

How does the guide recommend using the materials in class?

It recommends 3–5 class periods and having students select one consolidation activity to demonstrate understanding. Bold terms are supported by definitions in the English-Michif glossary.

What background topics does the teacher section include?

It covers who the Métis are, Métis harvesting practices tied to land and water in Ontario, and Métis constitutional rights and related consultation processes for harvesting territories.

Aug 24, 2026

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