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Language and Culture Links
1. Michif Language Resources,
are non existent, and that goes the same for Cree
Language Resources. However, there are examples of sites that
have word lists that correspond with various themes, see Other
Language Resources.
Michif Language Resources:
Cree Language Resources:
Cree1 Kit -
Materials on Cree language instruction from k-3 in Saddle Lake
can be purchased from this site.
www.goodminds.com
Applying
computer-based multimedia in learning and instruction -In
an article B. Bilan discusses the software needed to be functional,
adaptable, culturally sensitive, and capable of addressing a
wide variety of learning and presentation styles to language
learning.
Cree
Language Lessons -a good start on setting up language dialogue
in Cree, produced by the University of Brandon
Language Resources other than Cree and
Michif
NCIP
Library- This site is the national centre to improve special
education through media, technology and practice. There are several
references to second language learning here.
Translations -Provides
a language list from the Ojibwa language group. No Voice Translations
present.
The
Abenaki Language - Like the Ojibwa site, this language site
is based on a cousin language to the Cree - the Abenaki. It has
no sound attachments
Welcome
to the Abenaki Language -This site presents two sound lessons
in Abenaki
Your
Dictionary -Your dictionary is a remarkable site for the
complete listing of most the languages of the world are here.
This part of this site refers the reader to links associated
with the Algonkian language.
Think
Quest Think Quest is a site developed in USA. This site shows
how French, along with some other languages can be taught over
the web.
Metis Culture and History: In this section you will find
specific links to the Culture and History of the Metis in Northern
Saskatchewan, links to the Culture and History of Metis People
across Canada, general links to the Culture and History of Aboriginal
People across Canada, links to Metis Associations in Canada, for
those interested in doing Family Tree Searches there are a number
of sites in Saskatchewan and Canada, and finally there is a list
of sites dealing with Metis Communications and current events.
Culture and History of Northern Saskatchewan:
Sakitawak
Bi-centennial - traces the history of the Métis
settlement of Ile-A-La-Crosse from 1776 to 1976.
Memories Of
Deep River - history of Halvor Ausland's family and the Deep
River Fur Farm, trapping, fishing on Deep River, Norwegian family
roots, and other local historical topics
Religious
History Of St. John Baptiste Parish - extensive information
and pictorial history.
Culture and History of Metis People:
The
Metis Resource Centre -This site offers a large collection
of books that can be ordered from the library.
National
Archives - This site is the location of the in Ottawa and
has detailed information regarding Metis History and aboriginal
culture.
Hudson
Bay Archives - One
of the best sources on Metis History are the Hudson Bay archives
located in Winnipeg. Materials can be ordered from this site,
unfortunately, materials cannot be seen as yet.
Angelhair -This
site describes the history of the Metis people.
So
You Should Know a site designed to cover some parts of Metis
culture and history.
Mike
Durocher The site, written by Mike Durocher, describes some
of the early history of I'le A La Crosse.
Batoche This
site advertises an annual Metis gathering that occurs in July in
Batoche, Sask.
Parks
Canada - This national historic site of Canada has close
ties with Métis leader and a founder of Manitoba, Louis
Riel. Occupying river lot 51 along the Red River, Riel House
National Historic Site was Riel's family home, where his descendants
continued to live until 1969.
Land
Script Is a paper by K. MacLennan and C. Leonard on how land
scripts were awarded to Metis people in the 1800's.
The
Canadian Heritage Site - offers 3 pictures of Louis Riel.
Gabriel
Dumont Institute -This site offers 4 books, one of which is presented
on the web site, on Metis History from the 1600's to the present.
Go
Canada -This site, produced by Parks Canada, offers
a historical look at Louis Riel House in Manitoba, along
with the detailing the importance of the key people associated
with Metis history in Manitoba.
The
Canadian Museum of Civilization has a number of articles
relating to Metis History.
Parks
Canada honours some famous people in Metis History
with plaques and a brief statement about their lives.Some
include: Jean Baptise Lagimodière, Marie-Anne Gaboury,Gabriel
Dumont, Cuthbert Grant, and Louis Riel. So too with some
events such as Creation of the Province of Manitoba , Battle
of Duck Lake ,Battle of Cut Knife Hill, Batoche ,Fort Resolution
The
University of Sask. Library offers 7 resources for
studying Metis script.
Michif Historical & Cultural Preservation Society
Culture and History of Aboriginal
People:
Go
Canada This site, produced in association with Manitoba
chiefs, provides a brief history Manitoba.
The Ed Centre, produced by Keewating Career Development
Corporation, has a large listing of sites under their Native
Studies Section.
Metis Associations:
Ile-A-La-Crosse
Friendship Centre - offers various programs including
young offenders options, new careers job readiness, Aboriginal
head start, pre-natal nutrition, and more.
This site describes the resources available at the Indian
and Metis Friendship Centre in Battlefords, Sk. along
with advertising events that would be of interest to people
of aboriginal ancestry in the Battlefords area.
This site describes the resources available at the Indian
and Metis Friendship Centre in Prince Albert, Sk. along
with advertising events that would be of interest to people
of aboriginal ancestry.
The Gabriel
Dumont centre promotes the renewal and the development
of Métis culture through research, materials development,
collections and the distribution of those materials and
the development and delivery of Métis-specific educational
programs and services.
The Metis
National Council site covers a wide area of Metis issues.
Interlake
Metis Association includes information where Metis
people can go in British Columbia for Human Resource Development
and Training, Metis Child and Family Support Services;
Metis Youth Department, and Membership Application.
The
Fraser/Brazeau Metis Clan is a British Columbia registered
Society composed of descendents of Colin Fraser 1805/1867
and Joseph Edward Brazeau 1810/1870. Both of these ancestors
were employed by the Hudson Bay Company from 1827 to 1870.
The web site for the Metis
Provincial Council of British Columbia.has a wide range
of information on Metis issues for people living in British
Columbia.
The Metis Settlements Organization in
Alberta presents information on how the Metis in Alberta are organized and
how they can access government programs.
Family Tree Studies: For
Teachers wanting to encourage family tree studies with
their students, the following sites are very valuable for
Saskatchewan
Charles
Denney Genealogical Collection (Métis) located
in the Glenbow Museum, in Calgary offers a wide range of
materials dating back to the early 1800's
Metis
Genealogical Research provides a paid service for those
who want to know their family history, but don't know how
to access the appropriate resources.
Gail
Morin's research into Metis Families resulted in this
web site. This site contains census indexes, stories, family
genealogies, marriage records, and sources for research.
The region includes: the Red River Settlement (Manitoba),
Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Montana, and North Dakota.
The
Saskatchewan Genealogical Society provides a free service
to anyone interested in learning more about their family
history.
Quintin
Publications offers people the opportunity to purchase
recently published books on Métis Genealogy.
Métis Communications:
Aboriginal
Youth Network has a wide range of mass media resources
for aboriginal readers and listeners.
Aboriginal
Peoples Television Network is a current affairs web
site for aboriginal people. |