Grandparents are often endearing characters in stories. They are full of wisdom.

Answer the questions to say what Louka learned with his grandfather.

Here are some statements about the Maliseet. Mark whether the statement is true or false.

The Maliseet are an Aboriginal Nation.

True

False

Maliseet means “people of the mountains”.

True

False

The Maliseet are sedentary.

True

False

The Maliseet are part of the Algonquian linguistic family.

True

False

In Québec, the Maliseet First Nation of Viger lives near Cacouna, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

True

False

What do we learn about Louka’s grandfather when he says: “Louka, you, who have learned the magic of letters, can you write what I’m going to tell you?”.

Choose the correct answer.

Louka’s grandfather does not know how to use the Internet.

Louka’s grandfather is illiterate. He does not know how to read or write.

Louka’s grandfather believes that words have magical powers.

In the second paragraph, identify two important pieces of information about the Maliseet people.

Choose the correct answer.

They were nomads and they adapted their way of life to the territories in which they lived.

They accepted the arrival of the Europeans and they were nomads.

They had huge territories and they sold them to the Europeans.

Louka’s grandfather makes reference to the circle when talking about the passage of time. Using clues from the story, identify the best explanation of this comparison from among the statements below.

Choose the correct answer.

The same events repeat themselves. Nothing changes. We always make the same mistakes, even if we don’t want to: there’s nothing we can do.

For the Aboriginal people, the circle is a sacred shape. The seasons and the cycle of life take place in a circular motion. The circle represents the interdependence of all beings.

Activities

Traces of Us / Activity 1 : A Grandfather’s Wisdom