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CANADA LIFESCHOOL PROGRAM

February 2021

INTRODUCTIONFREE ACTIVITIESREGISTRATION PROCEDURESCRAFT WORKSHOPSFORT GIBRALTAR LIVE!

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2 Activity Guide – Canada Life School Program

INTRODUCTION

This year, we are bringing Festival du Voyageur’s Canada Life School Program to you and your

students! We are offering a variety of activities for your classroom and for your students who are

learning from home. This is an unprecedented time, and with the new public health restrictions in

place, we have worked hard to create an inclusive and accessible program that highlights the history,

cultures, languages, and of course, joie de vivre of all of our ancestors.

In lieu of workshops and activities at Voyageur Park, we bring you three different types of

programming. We have designed a series of interactive free activities that cover a range of topics,

from voyageurs, canoes, Manitoba’s mammals, and more! For the first time ever, we are producing

make and take craft kits with instructions and supplementary activities for your classroom.

Finally, we are offering virtual live presentations from Fort Gibraltar, featuring colourful fur trade

characters from the past who will interact with your students. Please see the descriptions below for

more details on the workshops and presentations we have to offer.

Hé ho!

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To better help you provide an unforgettable educational experience for your students, we have

designed a series of free activities, all available online here.

FREE ACTIVITIES


https://heho.ca/en/resources/

Here is what you need to know when registering your students this year:

1. First things first! Check out the descriptions below to determine which workshops you’d

like for your students.

2. Fill out the registration form and send it to: [email protected]. Our school program

coordinator will process the form and will be in touch as soon as possible with a

confirmation and preliminary invoice of your activities.

3. Please be advised that our primary platforms for the livestream programs are Google

Meet and Zoom. If this format doesn’t work for your class, please let us know in the

additional notes section of the registration form and we’ll see what we can do to

accommodate your needs.

4. When filling out the form, please be as specific as possible.

5. Payment for the virtual programs will be due on the day of your program. Please note

that without the payment, we cannot provide the link to the livestream.

6. Payment for the make-and-take craft programs will be due on the day of delivery of the

crafts.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES


REGISTRATION FORM

Download and complete our fillable PDF here.

To book your reservation, please email your completed reservation form to reservations@heho.

Festival du Voyageur Canada Life School Program2021 Registration Form

Name of contact teacher: Date:

School: School address:

Email: Phone number:

# of classes: # of participating students: Preferred language of activity (French or English):

Activity Name # of kits

Sash Weaving

Bonhomme Gigueur

Voyageur Puppets

Paper Beads

Métis Beadwork

If you would like to order a craft activity, please put a check mark on which crafts you would like and how many kits you require:

Live Stream Name Preferred time Preferred date

Business of the Fur Trade1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

A Voyageur’s Life

Forged in Furs

Pull up a Log with TiBert le Voyageur

Stories Around the Fireplace with TiBert le Voyageur

If you would like to participate in a live stream, please indicate your 3 preferred start times and dates in which your class is available to participate:

If we are delivering crafts kits within the City of Winnipeg to you, please include any rules or regulations we need to follow when coming to your school:

*If you require kits to be posted or couriered please contact the reservation agent at [email protected] to arrangefor postage fees and preferred options

Additional notes:

Madame Diva and Micah the young voyageur (available in MB only)


https://heho.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fillable-registration-form-EN-V3-1.pdf

Cost per student: $5.00

Have you ever wanted to bring a Festival du Voyageur make-and-take experience to your

classroom? We have taken five fan favourites, and adapted them for your students in class and at

home. When you choose to book one of these programs, let us know how many individual kits

you need, and we’ll provide the rest! These kits will be available from January 13th until February

26th, 2021. If you are in Winnipeg, we will even deliver the kits to your school. If you are outside of

Winnipeg, we can discuss posting/delivery options.

Each program contains the following:

• Your required amount of craft kits. Each kit is individually packaged and will be sanitized

before arrival.

• Three preparation activities and three reflection activities, appropriate for the program’s

grade range.

• An instructional video, led by a teacher and expert in their craft.

MAKE-AND-TAKE CRAFT WORKSHOPS


Voyageur Puppets: Create Your Own Fur Trade Character!Your students will:

• Develop their own voyageur action figure by using wooden spoons, yarn, and other materials

• Learn about historic voyageur costumes and how they were

• worn • Gain an understanding of fur trade

vocabulary in French and English• Use their imaginations to create a

realistic fur trade character

Grade Levels: K-2

SLO: Social Sciences: KH-017F; KI-010F; KH-030; KH-021

Visual Arts: K-1 A-C1.1; K-4-A-C1.5

Suggested time to allot for crafting portion: 40 minutes

CRAFT WORKSHOPDESCRIPTIONS


CRAFT WORKSHOPDESCRIPTIONS

Paper Beads and the Fur TradeYour students will:

• Make their own paper bead bracelet• Learn about glass trade beads in the

fur trade• Play a fun card game based upon

common trade goods exchanged during the fur trade era

• Expand their vocabulary and learn to associate French and English terms with historic images

Grade Levels: K-2

SLO: Social sciences: KH- 019; VI-006A/F

Visual Arts: K-8 A-U1.1 ; 1-8 A-V3.3; 2-4 A-C1.5



The Bonhomme Gigueur and Franco-Canadian MusicYour students will:

• Create their very own jigging voyageur doll

• Explore traditional French-Canadian music and gain an appreciation for the rhythm and timing of these classic tunes

• Explore the use of simple building tools

• Compare Euro-Canadian and Indigenous dancing styles

Grade Levels: 4-6

SLO: Social Sciences: 4-KH-035; 4-VH-009

Visual Arts: 3-4 A-L2.4; 3-4 A-U1.2; K-4 A-V1.1; 5-8 A-L2.4


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Woven In Time: Sash-WeavingYour students will:

• Learn how to finger-weave by creating their own bracelet or bookmark

• Discover the techniques and history that created the iconic symbol of French Canadian and Métis culture: the ceinture fléchée

• Gain an appreciation of different weaving techniques used around the world

• Explore the historic uses of the ceinture fléchée

Grade Levels: 6-12

SLO: Social Sciences: S1-KI-017; S1-VI-005A; S1-VI-005F

Visual Arts: K-8 A-U1.1; 5-8 A-U3.4


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Métis Beadwork: A Manitoba TraditionYour students will:

• Learn the basic techniques of Métis beading

• Make their own beaded patches, based upon patterns developed by local Métis beadwork artist, Jennine Krauchi

• Gain an appreciation for the beautiful artworks of Indigenous people, past and present

• Explore the local arts community and engage with this living art form

Grade Levels: 7-12

SLO: Visual Arts: 5-8 A-C1.1; 5-8 A-U1.2; 5-8 A-U3.1; 5-8 A-V3.4


CRAFT WORKSHOPS

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FORT GIBRALTAR LIVE!

This year, we’ll bring Fort Gibraltar to you! Explore the fort’s history by meeting some of its residents as they show you their work and tell you about fur trade life in 1815. These presentations are live, and will be followed by a question period. These sessions must be reserved in advance, and will be available from February 1st - 26th, 2021.

Presentations will include:• A secure Google Meet or Zoom link.

This ensures that students learning from home can also access the presentation.

• Three preparation activities and three reflection activities.

• A series of questions that will help guide the students in exploring the fort.

Live stream Fort Gibraltar field trips can be booked at a cost of $100 per class or group (max 30 participants); other classes from the same school may join in on the fun for an additional $30 per class. This applies for all live streams except for the presentation with Madame Diva.

Photo: April CarandangActivity Guide – Canada Life School Program 13

A Voyageur’s Life in the Winterer’s CabinWhat are a voyageur’s hobbies? Where do voyageurs come from? How do they feel about living far away from home? In this virtual presentation, your students will learn about the social lives of voyageurs, what they hope to get out of working for the North West Company, and more.

Grade levels: 3-12

SLOs: 3-KH-022; 4-KI-009A/F; 4-KL-027; 4-KH-033; 4-KH-034; 5-KL-021; 6-KI-016; 7-KL-019; 8-VH-011; S2-KI-033;

Length: 40 minutes (30 minute presentation, followed by 10 minute question period)

FORT GIBRALTAR LIVE DESCRIPTIONS


The Business of the Fur Trade in the Trading PostThe fur trade was big business in 1815! Spend some time with a North West Company clerk who will show you the ropes of 19th century business. What furs were trapped? How did Indigenous communities control the terms of trade? What European goods were most highly valued by the locals? Find out by signing up for this rich and interactive program.

Grade levels: 3-12

SLOs: 3-KE-036; 4-KH-034 ; 5-KG-044; 5-KP-049; 6-KL-026; 7-KL-019; 8-KG-044; S2- KH-033


Photo: Sophie Moquin

FORT GIBRALTAR LIVE DESCRIPTIONS


Forged in Furs in the Blacksmith ShopHave you ever wondered why the hottest fire during Festival du Voyageur is in the coldest cabin? Where do blacksmiths get all of their metal? What’s their most sought after product? Find out how the industrial revolution had a massive impact on the fur trade, and how tradespeople like blacksmiths fit into that economy and beyond.

Grade levels: 3-12

SLOs: 3- KL-018; 3- KE-036; 4-KH-033; 5- KL-021; 5- KG-044; 6- KL-026; 7- KI-009; 7- KL-028; 8- KG-044


Photo: Jules Brodeur16 Activity Guide – Canada Life School Program

Pull a Log Up to the Fireplace with TiBert le Voyageur!Come around the fire for some music that will get everyone gigging, followed by a great story plus a couple of juggling tricks during this high-energy interaction. TiBert demonstrates the ruine-babine (jaw harp), his favourite instrument, and shares his Franco-Manitoban Métis culture as it was done in the good old days. This show which shares the joie de vivre with everyone is designed to entertain young people of all language levels who like to dance and laugh!

Price: $75.00 per group of 30 studentsGrade levels: K-5Length: 20-25 minutes

Ti’bert le Voyageur in the Entrepot cabin

Stories Around the Fireplace with Rob Malo (TiBert le Voyageur)Recognized by Storytellers of Canada as being a Master Storyteller, Rob is a Franco-Manitoban Métis teller that was the Storyteller in Residence at the University of Manitoba earlier this year. He wishes to share stories from all over Manitoba with your students along with a few story creation techniques. During this well-paced family-friendly show, participants will hear a hunting story set in the western part of the province, an Inuit legend from up north, a local Fort Gibraltar story along with a few traditional instrument interpretations and juggling tricks. A solid performer, Rob addresses the conflict of sharing stories from outside of his own culture and how he came to know (or create) these stories through cultural collaboration opportunities with other Manitoba storytellers.

Price: $150.00 per group of 30 studentsGrade levels: 5-12Length: 40-50 minutes


Pre-Recorded Show: Madame Diva & Micah the Young VoyageurIt's a party at home, and Madame Diva invites you all to join in! Tap your feet and clap your hands to the festive tunes of our ancestors. Immerse yourselves in history and discover the charming tales of voyageurs. You'll meet "Persévérance", the toughest little turtle, all while learning the songs of the past. Madame Diva will take you to a world of birchbark canoes, of paddles, of tough and tumble adventures, and most of all, lots of laughs!

Note: This presentation is only available in Manitoba

Price: $150.00 per group of 30 studentsGrade levels: K-4Length: 30 minutes


Photo: Randy Apostol

Hé Ho!

To book your reservation, please email your reservation form to [email protected].

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.


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