Categories of Heritage
Heritage is usually divided into two basic categories
- Natural heritage refers to physical form like a buffalo jump or a crossing place on a river, traditional trap line/ area
- Cultural heritage encompasses the historical evidence, artifacts and beliefs of Metis people
Types of Cultural Heritage include
- Buildings/structures
- Settlements/villages/ forts/ places of battles
- Every day items use by Metis in the past
- Tools
- Fur stretchers
- Parts from Red River cart
- Kitchen items
- General house hold items
- Furniture
- Photographs, home movies, videos
- Journals, letters, personal papers, books
