Digital Collections

Internet Activity: Stones Unturned

Directions:

• Enter the address ( http://www.schoolnet.ca/collections/stones/ )
• Click on English.
• Explore the different links and read the material.

Questions:

• How many Native People live in Canada? What percent of Canada's population are Native People?
• How many Native language families are there? How many distinct indigenous languages are there?
• What are the seven (7) major cultural areas?
• Choose one Native group. Map where they are found in Canada. Which cultural area do they live in? What language do they speak? Describe some of their clothing, toys, and musical instruments.