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Land-Based Learning Opportunities
Juanita Marois
November 6, 2018
Metis Crossing
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The Métis
The Métis people originated in the 1700s when
French and Scottish fur traders married Aboriginal
women, such as the Cree, and Anishinabe
(Ojibway).
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The Métis
Developed a distinct culture,
and became a people in the
Northwest prior to that territory
becoming part of Canada.
• Distinct language, art, flag, territory
• Collective consciousness
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The Métis
• Distinct Métis communities developed along the fur trade
routes.
• Métis Homeland
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The Métis
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• One of Canada’s three distinct Aboriginal peoples• 550,000+ Métis in Canada• 110,000+ Métis in Alberta
• We are• Buffalo hunters• Gatherers• Traders• Entrepreneurs• Explorers• Crafters• Agriculturalists
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The Métis Nation of Alberta
To pursue the advancement of the socio-economic and
cultural well-being of the Métis people of Alberta
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The Métis Nation of Alberta
• Founded in 1928
• Comprised of six regions
• Alberta has 8 Métis Settlements
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The Dream
• Began many years ago
• Leaders wanted a “Place”
• Share the Métis Story
• MNA Millenium Voyage
• Completed 1999
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Our Land
• Opportunity for Land (2001)
• Provincial Council decided to make
the “Dream” a reality
• Riverlots homesteaded in 1860s
• Cromarty / Erasmus / Norn / Flett
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Our Land
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Victoria District
National Historic Site
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Our Mission
Métis Crossing is a major initiative of the Métis Nation of
Alberta. It will be a premier centre for Alberta Métis cultural
interpretation, education, gatherings, and business
development. Our 512 acres site is designed to engage and
excite visitors. Our programming will encourage active
participation of visitors in activities promoting an appreciation of
our people, customs, and celebrations.
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Our Goals
Métis Crossing will:
1. Share our Métis story with all people
2. Be a gathering place
3. Achieve financial sustainability
4. Minimize capital debt
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1. Share our story - Reconciliation
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• Métis • Affiliates and citizens
• Education Centre• Land-based learning• Curriculum based fieldtrips• Teacher training / PD
• Visitors• Local / Regional / International
• Corporate / Government• Métis 101
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2. Be a Gathering Place
• Celebrations
• Festivals
• Family events
• Workshops
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3. Achieve financial sustainability
• Business approach
• Cultural sensitivity
• Authentic experiences
• Partnerships
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Partners
• Rupertsland Institute
• Curriculum based field trips
• Professional Development for
Teacher Qualification Standards
• Experiential Interpretive Plan
• Defining the Métis story
• Heart, hands, hunger and heart
• Paddle into the Past
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Partners
K – 12 Education
• Curriculum based field trips
• Land-based learning
• Teacher Quality Standards
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RLI curriculum development
Métis Crossing experiences
EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
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Phase I: Centennial Opening 2005
• Historic building restorations• Homesteads (Cromarty and Sinclair)• Barn• Outbuildings
• Heritage Village
• Nature trails / playground
• Stage
• Campground
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Groundbreaking CelebrationMay 14, 2018
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Phase II: Cultural Gathering Centre 2019
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Spaces for experiences – 11,000 square feet
• Gathering hall
• Exhibit spaces
• Classroom
• Meeting room
• Commercial kitchen
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Phase II: Cultural Gathering Centre 2019
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The spaces outside
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Land based learning
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Same content; multiple “texts”
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Learning from the resources that are out our back door
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NATURAL LESSONS FROM THE LAND As gatherers, the Metis understood the natural resources and how critical they
were for our survival.
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Lessons from the land show us an intricate balance and connection
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Rediscover our senses
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The Metis were explorers and relied on knowing the lay of the land and how to read nature to navigate.
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A natural supplies of medicines
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A winter supply of medication
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The land gives us Shelter
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Traditional skills are now called survival skills
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The Metis were skilled hunters
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Expert Horseman!
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Flower Bead work people, the metis produced beautiful beaded patterns
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PAINTED WARRIORS “MOTHER EARTH
IS OUR GREATEST TEACHER”
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!
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Located on 82 acres in the foothills of the Rocky mountains one hour from
Calgary Alberta
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We operate Year Round
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Thank you! Marsee!
Tracey [email protected]
403 637 9138paintedwarriors.ca
Juanita MaroisMetis Nation of Alberta / Metis Crossing
780 722 [email protected]