Chapter 4 Living With the Land

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BIG QUESTIONS
Which First Nations lived in different areas of the province?

How are the First Nations important to Albertas identity?

Who Were Alberta First Peoples?

MANY NATIONS, MANY CULTURES!

1. What does the term First Nations mean? (p. 98) _________________________________
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2. There are __________ First Nations of Alberta. Each nation is also part of a larger cultural
group.

Some First Nations of Alberta

WHERE DID EVERY NATION LIVE?
3. Using the map on page 99, match the correct First Nation to the natural region they lived on
in Alberta in 1750.
FIRST NATIONS OF ALBERTA, ABOUT 1750

Canadian Shield
Boreal Forest
Foothills
Rocky Mountain
Parkland
Grassland
4. Even though each First Nation lived differently from one another, they all still have:
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b) _____________________________________________
c) _____________________________________________
d) _____________________________________________

Each First Nation shared a deep connection with the land they lived on. Read on to find out how
and where each nation lived. As you read, think about how each contributed to the unique
identity of Alberta.

How Did Land Shape the Ways of Life?

LIVING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS (p. 101)

A. Name the First Nations who traditionally lived in these regions.

B. What natural resources can you identify in these regions?

C. Describe the types of shelters or dwellings used by the First Nations in this region.

D. Can you identify any tools or technologies the people used to help them survive/live in this
region?

E. How did the land in these regions control how the people lived?

LIVING ON THE GRASSLANDS (p. 102 104)

A. Name the First Nations who traditionally lived in this region.

B. What natural resources can you identify in this region?

C. Describe the types of shelters or dwellings used by the First Nations in this region.

D. Can you identify any tools or technologies the people used to help them survive/live in this
region?

B. How did the land in this region control how the people lived?

LIVING ON THE PARKLANDS (p. 105 106)

A. Name the First Nations who traditionally lived in these regions.

B. What natural resources can you identify in these regions?

C. Describe the types of shelters or dwellings used by the First Nations in this region.

C. Can you identify any tools or technologies the people used to help them survive/live in this
region?

D. How did the land in this region control how the people lived?
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LIVING IN THE BOREAL FOREST (p. 107 108)

E. Name the First Nations who traditionally lived in this region.

B. What natural resources can you identify in this region?

C. Describe the types of shelters or dwellings used by the First Nations in this region.

F. Can you identify any tools or technologies the people used to help them survive/live in this
region?

G. How did the land in this region control how the people lived?

LIVING IN THE CANADIAN SHIELD (p. 109)

H. Name the First Nations who traditionally lived in this region.

I. What natural resources can you identify in this region?

J. Describe the types of shelters or dwellings used by the First Nations in this region.

D. Can you identify any tools or technologies the people used to help them survive/live in this
region?

K. How did the land in this region control how the people lived?

CONNECTED WITH LIVING THINGS

Each First Nation has its own culture, but some values and beliefs are shared. In your won
words, explain the common belief among First Nations that we are all connected to nature.
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HOW DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE FIRST PEOPLES?
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Explain how this helps us learn about First Nations.

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Explain how this helps us learn about First Nations.

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Explain how this helps us learn about First Nations.

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VIEWPOINTS:
WHERE DO CULTURAL ITEMS BELONG?

Different kinds of historical objects are found in Alberta and put into museums to share with
its citizens who come to visit. Some people think that putting historical cultural items in a
museum belonging to the First Nations is a great idea. Others, however, disagree.

In each of the speaker bubbles write about each viewpoint from the speakers on pages 118119.

YES TO MUSEUMS!
NO TO MUSEUMS!

NO TO MUSEUMS!

NO TO MUSEUMS!
Museum visitor.
Frank Weasel Head

Dr. Geralt Conaty

Antique Dealer
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MY OPINION

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