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- 3-2-1: Think-Pair-Share - Teacher can pose an open-ended question on Gabriel's life or allow students to respond based on the viewing, listening, reading, and talk with Gabriel. Share three things you learned about Gabriel Dumont. Ask two questions you would like to learn about him or anything in this lesson. State one thing that surprised you.
- Life and Times: Describe Gabriel Dumont’s early life as a Métis buffalo hunter and explain why his skills made him a natural leader. Include details about his abilities as a hunter, rider, and multilingual speaker.
- Why He Fought: Imagine you are Gabriel Dumont. Explain in your own words why you decided to lead the Métis resistance against the Canadian Government in 1885. What problems were the Métis people facing with disappearing buffalo, land rights, and government promises?
- Metis view of Gabriel Gabriel Dumont was elected a leader by his own people. Pretend you are a member of the Metis community. Tell why you voted for Gabriel. Give at least three reasons.
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