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Le Smudge

S1 E1
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2021

In the small town of Verner, Ontario, Melanie shares with us a ritual of purification of the spirit through the smoke of sacred herbs. A story takes place between a Cree tribe and a Métis clan where the braiding of sweet grass is used as an important life lesson imparted by a Great Wise Man.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 3
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography
Skills:
Communication Collaboration Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Diversity and Inclusion Canada Indigenous Perspectives
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A1: Breakthrough Basic User (A1 - A2) A2: Waystage B2: Vantage
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E1 : Le Smudge

13min
In the small town of Verner, Ontario, Melanie shares with us a ritual of purification of the spirit through the smoke of sacred herbs. A story takes place between a Cree tribe and a Métis clan where the braiding of sweet grass is used as an important life lesson imparted by a Great Wise Man.
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E2 : La Nourriture

13min
Joanne invites us into the heart of her house: the wood-burning oven. With ingredients from the Mother Earth that surrounds her house, she shares with us recipes from her ancestors. A Métis gathering encourages young Michel to honor his ancestors by reviving an old recipe.
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E3 : Le Violon

13min
The fiddle has a special place in Métis history. Meet Alyssa, a violinist determined to continue the tradition of bringing people together with the music of her heritage. Benjamin, a young Métis boy, experiences a change of mind when a violin seems to want to talk to him.
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E4 : La Cabane

13min
In the heart of a forest in Mattawa, Marcel presents his log cabin. Built with the natural resources that surround him, it is a symbol of the knowledge passed down from his ancestors. In 1834, a storm on Lake Huron forces Antoine and his family to strand at Thunder Bay and survive a brutal winter.
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E5 : La Tradition Orale

13min
Among Métis people, life lessons and knowledge are passed on from one generation to the next through legends and oral anecdotes. Meet Basil, a proud storyteller of Thunder Bay. Forest animals learn a lesson in respect from the Great Spirits of the Night Sky.
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E6 : La Gigue

13min
The Métis are a festive and social people! Brad teaches us to dance the jig, a tradition with an interesting history. A large summer reunion brings the Voyageurs together at Fort William, the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the passion of the Métis as they move to the music!
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E7 : Les Ceintures Fléchées

13min
Learn how to weave an arrow sash with Louise. This brightly coloured Métis identity emblem was once used as a multi-purpose tool. An old Voyageur recounts the extraordinary adventure he experienced when he dared to tease the northern lights.
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Les Métis - Le smudge - Fiche pédagogique enseignant.es

Designed for teachers in grade 3, this pedagogical sheet follows three key stages: minds on, action, and consolidation, with the aim of developing certain global skills, such as communication, collaboration, innovation and many others.

The following concepts are explored:
- Healthy nutrition
- The contribution of plants in nutrition
- Sustainable use of the resource
- Elements of nature and creation

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Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 3
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography
Skills:
Communication Collaboration Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Diversity and Inclusion Canada Indigenous Perspectives
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A1: Breakthrough Basic User (A1 - A2) A2: Waystage B2: Vantage