Before our first class please review course outline and read the following 3 pre-readings that will set the stage for our learning:
Indigenous Land-basd learning Interview with Scott Carpenter (Métis)
Indigenous_Writes_ Chapter 4_Métis_Identtity
Land as first teacher a philosophical journeying
On June 3rd we will meet at MRU in EL 3460 at 9:00 a.m.. You should bring a lunch for this first day. You can also bring any of your supplies/gear and leave it in the van if that is more convenient than bringing it on Tuesday morning.
09:00-10:30 Introduction to one another
10:30-12:00 Introduction to the Métis People
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-01:30 Introduction to course and travel expecatations
01:30-2:45 Introduction to land based learning
2:45-3:15 Pick up and load van
On June 4th we will meet between 8:05-8:20 in the Ridell Library Parking Lot 6A for a departure time of 8:30. I recommend that you arrange to be dropped off or come via transit/bike/on foot to avoid leaving a car at MRU.
08:30-12:30 Travel to Smoky Lake
12:30-1:15 Lunch- Soup and Bannock
1:15- 4:00 Land Based Learning
4:00-5:30- Free Time
5:30-06:15 Bison Burger and Fries
06:15-07:30 Campfire Circle
Overnight Trapper's Tents
09:00-09:30 Metis Crossing Breakfast- Scrambled cheddar & chive eggs, crispy 3 pcs bacon, roasted hashbrowns, buttered bannock, coffee, tea, and juice.
09:30-12:00 Vision, hopes and dreams wildlife tour
12:00-1:00 Lunch- Chicken Burger and Fries
1:00-3:30 Land Based Learning
3:30-5:30 Free Time
5:30-6:30 Dinner- Roast Beef
06:30-07:30 Campfire circle
Overnight Trapper's Tents
09:00-09:30 Metis Crossing Breakfast- Scrambled cheddar & chive eggs, bison sausage, roasted hashbrowns, buttered bannock, coffee, tea, and juice.
9:30-11:00 Traditional Art Workshop- Birchbark Baskets
11:00-12:30 Drive to Fort Edmonton
12:30-1:15 Lunch Fort Edmonton- 1905 Street
1:15-3:15 Fort Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Experience
3:15-5:45 Drive to Rocky Mountain House
6:00-7:30 Evening Campfire Dinner- Beef Chili, Bun, and Salad (Copper Creek Cafe) and Circle
Overnight Trapper's Tents
8:30-9:30 Campfire Breakfast- Breakfast pockets and bannan muffins (Copper Creek Cafe)
09:30-12:00 Métis miyotôtâkewin experience
12:00-12:40 Lunch - Wraps (Copper Creek Cafe)
12:40-2:00 Travel to Calgary
2:00-3:30 Closing Circle