The Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe Peoples and Treaty No.9 : A Cree Culture and History Education Game
- NCTR-EDU-001-242
- Item
- 2010
Part of NCTR Education Materials
This is the story of the Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe Peoples of North-Eastern and North-Western Ontario, Canada and the signing of Treaty No. Nine (James Bay Treaty) in the indigenous territory known as Nishnawbe Aski Nation (People’s Land). From the creators: “Our goal is to provide you with an understanding of the historical times in which Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe peoples signed Treaty No. Nine, and how this treaty has impacted the lives of our people. We are very committed to documenting Elder knowledge that is slipping away in so many communities across Canada. Elder and traditional knowledge is a key resource that has been used to create the content for ‘On the Path of the Elders'.” Jump right in and play the game, watch a video, view some photos or listen to a story. Read the essay. It contains a great deal of important, cultural information that provides a firm understanding of the Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe Peoples. Our hope is that this site enriches the player’s life and helps to form a deep appreciation of the history and culture of Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe peoples.
Via CBC.com: This is a web-based, interactive storytelling game exploring Treaty 9, collaborated on by the Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe Peoples of Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario. This Cree education game includes several guides for teachers to serve as a companion to the educational game play. In order to save your game, users must register and login to create, but other than that it’s free!
