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Virtual Live-Stream Workshop
Michif Minecraft: Exploring Métis Life and History (Part 1) - Co-taught Lesson
Step into the past and discover the rich history and culture of the Métis people through an interactive, hands-on learning experience. In Part 1 of this workshop, students will explore the traditional Métis way of life, including clothing, language, customs, and daily activities that shaped Métis communities.
Students will meet important Métis historical figures and learn about real Métis people—past and present—who have contributed to Métis culture and identity. Through engaging activities such as beaver trapping and fur trading, learners will uncover how trade helped shape Canada’s history and the Métis economy.
The workshop also highlights the importance of music and dance in Métis culture as powerful ways of storytelling and community connection. Students will explore different modes of transportation used during the fur trading era, including the York Boat and Red River Cart, and understand how these innovations supported travel, trade, and communication.
This immersive experience encourages curiosity, respect, and deeper understanding of Métis history while helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present.
A longtime enthusiast of all things Minecraft, I'm a full time Minecraft Education consultant, developer and content creator. Using my unique skill sets and understanding of the application, I assist educators in harnessing the power of Minecraft Education in the classroom, through PD, and workshops for students. As a developer and a content creator, I create detailed custom content and unique Minecraft experiences which you can take a tour of on my website. I'm also a Minecraft Ambassador, and a moderator at the official Minecraft Education Support Site, and the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge Facebook group. I volunteer actively in Minecraft Education communities, providing support and assistance for educators on their own Minecraft Education journey, and you can find me every year volunteering my experience and knowledge at the Minecraft Education booth at BETT (one of the world's largest Education and Tech conferences). I also regularly create Minecraft Education focused videos on my own YouTube channel to support the work and techniques I cover, while also producing a Toolbox Tuesday series on the Minecraft Education Teacher's Lounge, tuned specifically to educators and students needs. Finally, I'm also a Director at Creative Active Lives CIC, a non-profit providing Minecraft experiences to special needs students in the UK. As part of my activities at Creative Active Lives, I run a weekly Minecraft Sunday Club for some of these students. Peace, Love and Happy crafting!
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