Grade 5 Indigenous Culture and Language Quiz

What is the main dwelling of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois people?

Which capital city of Canada is named after a group of Algonquin-speaking First Nations?

What is the name of the heritage site near Smoky Lake in the North Saskatchewan River valley?

This Cree Chief brought peace between the Blackfoot & Cree by adopting the Blackfoot warrior who killed his father.

What color is a "wapos" in winter?

Who is the kind, protecting spirit that is prominent in Mi'kmaq legend?

Who does the serving at a ceremonial feast?

Which animal is often featured in the art of the famous Cree artist, George Littlechild?

Name three dance styles that are performed by females at Powwows.

Name two First Nations of the Plains.

The Métis people are known by this word, which means "are their own boss" or "the free people".

Name an important ritual of the Plains First Nations involving fasting and dancing over several days?

Which two Great Lakes are named after Indigenous nations? (2 possible)

What were two important means of transportation for the First Nations of the Mackenzie and Yukon River Basin?

Which Métis Leader founded the Canadian Province of Manitoba?

We are on Treaty 6 land. When was Treaty 6 signed?

What are two of the Indigenous Nations that originated in Treaty 6 territory?

Which Alberta Métis hockey player was a member of Team Canada during the Winter 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang?

Name two plants that Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) & Wendat (Huron) farmers grew.

What is the Nêhiyaw or Cree word for the Creator?

Name three nations from the First Nations of the Plains who were well-known for their feathered war bonnets? 2 possible

What is the name of the totem pole that was built by a new chief to commemorate a chief who died?

What are three different items which the First Nations of the Plains prepare from buffalo hides? (2 possible)

What is the Saskatchewan city whose name comes from the Nêhiyawewin or Cree word for Red Berry?

What is the country in North America whose name comes from the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois word meaning village/community?

Name the Indigenous Edmonton city councillor, author, and artist, who painted a mural for Prince Charles School.

Name two Indigenous peoples who lived in permanent villages. (2 possible)

What was the ceremony called when Indigenous people would fast and search for spiritual guardians or for direction?

What was the Tsuut'ina name given to our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau?

Who was the powerful religious person, believed to have powers for good & evil, who was called upon to cure illness?

Which trickster did the Northwest First Nation people believe in?

What is the name of the language group spoke by the Nêhiyaw (Cree), Siksika (Blackfoot) & Anishinaabe (Ojibway) people?

Which of the four traditional medicines (sweetgrass, sage, cedar & tobacco) can be used by anyone at any time?

What is one item that plays an important role in the Woodland First Nations ceremonies.

What musical instrument is considered sacred to the First Nations people?

Name one Canadian artist who is considered part of the Indigenous group of 7.

Which fish was important both spiritually and as a food to the nations of the Pacific Coast?

What are two important plants in Indigenous ceremonies?

What is the name of the artist from Cold Lake that is considered to be a member of the Indigenous group of 7?

What is the Inuit name for people who are able to communicate with spirits?

In the Haudenosaunee story that explains how the world began, which animal offered its back as support for the Earth?

Name the Indigenous hockey player from Ochapowace First Nation who used to play defence for the Edmonton Oilers.

What lake in Alberta is said to have healing powers as a gift from the Creator & is the site of an annual pilgrimage?

The Haida tribe would keep track of families & historical events by carving what item out of full size trees?

This style of Canadian Indigenous art is characterized by simple, outlined "x-ray" shapes, and solid, bold colours.

What geographical region of Canada was home to the Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux & Tsuut'ina along with others?

Which Canadian city is named after the Nêhiyaw/Cree Medicine man who lost his feathered headdress in a river?

What artist from Sakâw Cree Nation painted human figures, birds & animals? A mural can be found in amiskwaciy Academy.

Which Canadian territory has an official flag that features an Inukshuk?

Name the Canadian province that derives its name from a Haudenosaunee or Iroquois word meaning "Swift Current"?

What illegal system was used by the Canadian Gov. to keep Indigenous parents from their children & many other things?

In which region of Canada does the Haida First Nation reside?

Name three items the people of the Northwest or Pacific Coast would have made from cedar. (2 possible)

Name one item that the First Nations of the Mackenzie and Yukon River Basin would have used for insulating their lodges.

Which group of people chose the leaders for the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois First Nation?

Name two tribes of the Woodland First Nations.

Which bird spirit was honoured by the Indigenous people of James Bay?

Name the Canadian province which derives its name from an Haudenosaunee or Iroquoian word meaning "lake-fine".

What important items did the Inuit women make in their camps?

What animal did the Nootka hunt in the winter?

The Inuit used this soft material to carve beautiful sculptures, often of animals.

Archaeologists found fish hooks & spears in BC that were used by Indigenous people. How old are the tools?

The beginning of the Cree Prayer that is used at Prince Charles School is "nohtâwinan". What does "nohtâwinan" mean?

Name two nations from the Pacific Northwest Coast of British Columbia.

What prairie province capital derives its name form the Nêhiyawêwin or Cree word "muddy water"?

Name the actor from Edmonton who has acted in TV shows such as FBI, Bull, North of 60, Heartland, Supernatural and more.