Duplicate of Grade 5 Indigenous Culture and Language Quiz

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

Which trickster did the Northwest First Nation people believe in?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who does the serving at a ceremonial feast?

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

What animal did the Nootka hunt in the winter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name two tribes of the Woodland First Nations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Nêhiyaw or Cree word for the Creator?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are two important plants in Indigenous ceremonies?

Name two First Nations of the Plains.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which Métis Leader founded the Canadian Province of Manitoba?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What color is a "wapos" in winter?

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