Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life

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Program Description

Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life is a travelling exhibit that showcases the historic ties and spiritual bond between the Métis people and the bison, as well as the bison conservation efforts of Elk Island National Park.

This program includes an educator's package with guiding questions to lead students through the panels, hands-on artifacts students can touch and explore, and a guided search throughout the Museum galleries for Métis-related artifacts.

This exhibit is from Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, Elk Island National Park and members of the Métis community. It’s presented in English, French and Michif.

Curriculum Connections

Social Studies DR 4.2
Explain relationships of First Nations and Metis peoples with the land.

Social Studies DR 4.3
Analyze the implications of the Treaty relationships in Saskatchewan

Social Studies IN 4.1
Analyze how First Nations and Metis people have shaped and continue to share Saskatchewan.

Social Studies IN 5.1
Demonstrate an understanding of the Aboriginal heritage of Canada

Social Studies DR 6.3
Appraise the strategies human societies have used to orient themselves within time and place in the natural environment.

Social Studies IN 8.1
Investigate the meaning of culture and origins of Canadian diversity

Social Studies DR 8.1
Develop and understanding of the significance of land on the evolution of Canadian identity

Social Studies DR 8.2
Describe the influence of the treaty relationship on Canadian identity

Social Studies IN 9.3
Analyze the ways a worldview is expressed in daily life of a society

Social Studies IN 9.4
Determine the influence of worldview on the choices, decisions, and interactions in a society

Program Type

Teacher-Led

Teachers will lead the program using scripts or other information provided by the Museum.  Museum staff will not guide you and your students. Museum staff or volunteers will:

• Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
• Ensure that all required materials are ready.
• Will review the program with teachers before the start so that teachers are comfortable delivering the program.

  Scripts will help guide you and your students in exploring and learning from the artifacts, replicas and photos used in these programs. Teachers may request the program script to review before their visit. Staff will check in with teachers during the program to answer questions or, if needed, to help direct students to their next activity.