高级英语the loons.pptVIP

　　　　 The touching story tells of the plight of Piquette Tonnerre, a girl from a native Indian Family. Her people were marginalized by the white-dominating society. They were unable to exist independently in a respectable, decent and dignified way. They found it impossible to fit into the main currents of culture and difficult to be assimilated comfortably. North-West Rebellion Thank you! * * * * * 成员： 付露莎 肖龙 吴媚 王雨 　 about the article Canada some major rebellions Métis Background knowledge about the article Canada Before Canada became a nation in 1867, the area of North America that now composes Canada was a large expanse of widely scattered communities of British and French origins. It was an area with diverse landscapes that physically divided them from the north of the United States. In 1870,Manitoba became a province of Canada. Métis During the height of the North American fur trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, many British, Scottish and French-Canadian fur traders married First Nations and Inuit women, mainly First Nations Cree, Ojibwa, or Saulteaux. The majority of these fur traders were French and CatholicTherefore, their children, the Métis, were exposed to both the Catholic and indigenous belief systems, thus creating a new distinct aboriginal people in North America. First Nations women were the link between cultures, they not only provided companionship for the fur traders, but also aided in their survival. First Nations women were able to translate the language, sew new clothing for their husbands, and generally were involved in resolving any cultural issues that arose. Red River Rebellion A new government ─Canadian Confederation was formed in 1867.The Canadian government appointed an English-speaking governor, William McDougall.The Métis, led by Riel, prevented McDougall from entering the territory. The Métis created a provisional government, Riel being the leader of the government.He undertook to nego