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The Flower Beadwork People was first published in 1985 as part of an Indian and Metis Curriculum project, and to celebrate
Saskatchewan's Northwest centennial. The book introduces elementary students to the rich and vibrant history and culture of
the Metis people in Western Canada. The text is easy to read and each page has a full-colour illustration by the author, Sherry
Farrell Racette. The story tells the origin of the Metis people and describes their history and culture. The title of the
text is explained in a section about the origin of embroidery sewing among Metis women. The text includes a helpful glossary
of terms explaining new vocabulary such as pemmican, portage, Red River cart, and York boats. This is a valuable resource
for students in grade three and four that introduces Metis history and culture from the Metis perspective.
Number Of Pages: 33
Subject: Children - Non-Fiction, Cultural/Traditional Lifestyle,
History
Grade Level: Three, Four, Five, Six
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0-920915-25-6
Publisher:
Gabriel Dumont Institute
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