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St. Laurent: A Métis Community: Teacher's Guide

GIS in the classroom

UNESCO ASPnet: Associated Schools Project Network

Curriculum Information for Parents

Social Studies Field-Based Experience Guidebook

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Social Studies

Louis Riel Day

Poster

Louis Riel was a passionate Métis leader. He was the driving force behind Manitoba becoming Canada’s fifth province and joining confederation. Louis Riel’s dream of a province that embraces all cultures is still shared by Manitobans today.

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth is pleased to provide you with this Louis Riel poster. This poster, which is suitable for classroom use, has been designed for educators who want to help their students commemorate Louis Riel's achievements and learn more about his role in Manitoba's history.

Poster (Adobe Icon 810 KB)

Minister's Letter (Adobe Icon 93 KB)

 

Louis Riel Poster

Celebrate Louis Riel Day!

Following are some suggestions on how you can celebrate Louis Riel Day in your classroom:

  • Read books and conduct research online
  • Create and display artwork
  • Dance, sing, or listen to the music of the time
  • Perform or attend a play about Louis Riel
  • Hold an assembly or participate in a community event
  • Present papers and debate issues
  • Map Louis Riel's travels
  • Develop timelines of events
  • Tour historic sites and museums
  • Explore your own ideas

 

Bibliography

Louis Riel and the Métis People (Adobe Icon 92 KB)

This bibliography lists books, DVDs, videocassettes, other audiovisual resources, and websites that will assist educators in promoting an awareness of the importance of Louis Riel and the Métis people to Manitoba culture and history.

 

Social Studies Outcomes

Curriculum in Manitoba offers many opportunities to focus on Louis Riel and his significance in Manitoba History. Social studies, English language arts, and the arts (art, music, drama and dance) are particularly suited to engaging in learning about the Father of Manitoba. Listed are specific learning outcomes for social studies that relate to teaching about Louis Riel, or related history.

Also available are supporting websites from Social Studies: A Foundation for Implementation. These websites are specifically related to Louis Riel and the Confederation of Canada.

 

Archives of Manitoba and Legislative Library — Selected Manitoba Resources

Much can be learned about Louis Riel and his role in Canadian history through the original records held at the Archives of Manitoba and publications held by the Manitoba Legislative Library.

More information is available on the Manitoba Archives website or by contacting their office at 204-945-3971.

 

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