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FOR GRADE 2 TO GRADE 5 STUDENTS

Wendat: People of the Peninsula

The Wendat, named the Huron by European explorers, were the First Nations people who lived in Simcoe County until the mid-17th century. Discuss Wendat life in our reproduction longhouse, create your own clay piece, grind corn, and have the unique opportunity to examine Wendat artifacts.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

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2

Hours

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60

Students

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All Year

Dates

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CRAFTS

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$6

Per student

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OUTDOOR

Program

$7.00 fee for students outside of the County.

Curriculum Expectations
  • Identify some ways in which heritage is passed on through various community celebrations and events. 
  • Describe and compare some key aspects of life in the selected First Nations communities in Canada during this period, as well as different group in an early society. 
  • Describe some significant interactions among First Nations before contact with Europeans (e.g. trade, alliances and treaties).