The Métis flag was first used by Métis resistance fighters in Rupert's Land before the 1816 Battle of Seven Oaks, having been received as a gift from Alexander MacDonell of Greenfield of the North West Company in 1814, and has been used to repre.

The Métis flag was first used by Métis resistance fighters in Rupert's Land before the 1816 Battle of Seven Oaks, having been received as a gift from Alexander MacDonell of Greenfield of the North West Company in 1814, and has been used to represent the political and military force of the Métis from as early as 1816. This battle was won by the Métis in Red River. Since this battle the Métis flags have been important in Métis culture.

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This was taken from Calvin Racette, Flags of the Métis, Regina .

This was taken from Calvin Racette, Flags of the Métis, Regina : Gabriel Dumont Institute of Applied Native Studies, 1987. The Métis give this symbolism to their flag, though it is not clear how ancient is this interpretation : the infinity symbol has two meanings, the joining of two cultures and the existence of a people forever.

Sherry Farrell Racette is a Métis Canadian feminist scholar, author, and artist. She is best known for her contributions to Indigenous art histories and Canadian art history and is an associate professor of Native Studies and Women's and Gender. She is best known for her contributions to Indigenous art histories and Canadian art history and is an associate professor of Native Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Manitoba. Racette was born in Manitoba, and is of Métis ancestry. She is of a member of the Timiskaming First Nation and taught at Concordia University in 2007

Algonquin/Metis artist, curator, writer and historian, professor Sherry Farrell Racette is profiled.

Algonquin/Metis artist, curator, writer and historian, professor Sherry Farrell Racette is profiled. Sherry exhibits that very wonderful quality of combining a deep understanding of the historical aspects of Metis history with an equally deep appreciation of the artistic fundamentals associated with Metis artistry. For as long as I have known Sherry, she has proven herself to be an impassioned colleague to a great many persons involved in the Metis cultural arena. She is very supportive as well as an incredible source of information and insight.

Have students create their own contemporary Métis flag using art materials provided by the teacher and then create a gallery display with captions for each piece. 2. Extend the Critical Challenge by holding a class de-. bate about multiple definitions for the word Métis.

This was taken from Calvin Racette, Flags of the Métis, Regina : Gabriel Dumont Institute of Applied Native Studies . Racette mentions nine flags from the 1869-70 period. These flags are also illustrated, but they are all based on descriptions only

This was taken from Calvin Racette, Flags of the Métis, Regina : Gabriel Dumont Institute of Applied Native Studies, 1987. Thank Jan for the reference). The Metis give this symbolism to their flag, though it is not clear how ancient is this interpretation : the infinity symbol has two meanings, the joining of two cultures and the existence of a people forever. The infinity symbol has also emerged in the traditional dances of the Metis ; the quadrille, in which the dancers move in a figure eight pattern, is a perfect example. These flags are also illustrated, but they are all based on descriptions only.

Like his father Louis Riel Sr. - who decades earlier fought for Métis trading rights in Red River - Riel had natural leadership skills and a keen sense of the political environment around him. He knew that even though the French-speaking Métis outnumbered the English, presenting a united front was key to establishing the legitimacy required to negotiate the terms of entry into Confederation.

This Flags Lesson Plan is suitable for 3rd - 5th Grade. Students explore flags. In this social studies civics lesson students listen to Flags of the Metis by Calvin Racette. Students identify examples of symbols used in the 21st century.

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