Me, You, Us / Activity 2 : The Chiefs

Chiefs hold an important place in Aboriginal societies. Take the time to clarify the content of the story you read.

From the story, what can be deduced about the role of chiefs in Aboriginal societies? Indicate whether or not (yes or no) the following sentences are correct deductions.

Each chief is responsible for the territory on which his people live.

Yes

The chief is the person in charge of law and order.

Yes

Outside their territory, chiefs represent their people to other nations.

Yes

Here are some examples of skills and attitudes in the story.

Drag the correct answer(s) in the correct field

Determination Humour Generosity

They want to share the animal to feed the community. They understand the meaning of sharing.
They are single-minded in their desire to bring home the animal and fight for the prey.
They know how to laugh at reality when they see the wild turkey standing in front of them.

Use your comprehension of the story to complete the following sentences, which explain the importance of spirits in traditional Aboriginal culture.

Choose the answer that completes the sentence correctly.

During the hunt, an animal decides __________

If it will let itself be caught by the hunters.

If it wants to help an animal of another species.

In the story, the __________ are the best at interpreting spirits and signs that warn hunters.

Chiefs

Shamans

Sharing is an important value. The hunters must ensure that __________

The animal can reproduce.

The whole community benefits from the animals that are caught.

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