A Visit to Grandps's House | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Before the newcomers came there were millions of buffalo. What happened to them?

they were all killed

What were the 3 different animals that were given to the people from Mistawasis at the time of treaty signing?

Cows, Sheep and Oxen

What country do we live in?

Canada

A long time ago the Cree people relied on this animal the most for survival. What animal ???

buffalo

What kind of homes did the Cree people live in a long time ago?

Tipis

Mistawasis and his people were known as the...

the House People

What was the old name for Mistawasis reserve?

Snake Plain Reserve

What is the name of the important trail that passes through Mistawasis?

The Green Lake Trail

Who could YOU ask to tell you stories about the old days?

an elder

How were berries preserved a long time ago?

Drying on a blanket

Explain how people would have to have a bath a long time ago.

Haul water from a lake, creek or slough, then warm it up on the wood stove

How did we have to do laundry before running water?

haul water, warm it up on a wood stove, scrub it on a washboard and hang to dry

What year was treaty 6 signed in? Or, how many years ago?

1876- that was 145 years ago

Each chief that sighed treaty 6 were given 3 things. What were they?

A suit, a flag and a treaty medal

What does Mistawasis translate to in English?

Big Child

Before Grocery stores, where did people have to get their food from?

gathering, gardening, hunting, trapping and farming

Before cars, what did people use for transportation?

horse, wagon, red river cart, sled, caboose or travois

Before electricity, what did we do for light inside the house?

use a grease/oil lamp

Why didn't they use electronics a long time ago?

there was no electricity

True/False- Chief Mistawasis was the first Chief to sign Treaty 6

True

What numbered treaty is Mistawasis part of?

Treaty 6

Before toilets and running water, where would people have to go to the bathroom?

an outhouse