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King Arthur and His Magic Decoys

Dundee’s “King” Arthur – a descendant of the marshlands’ original Scottish settlers – carved duck decoys acclaimed as magical by his hunting guests.
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Dundee’s “King” Arthur – a descendant of the marshlands’ original Scottish settlers – carved duck decoys acclaimed as magical by his hunting guests.

Crafts Sports and Leisure All subjects
  • director
    André Desrochers
  • producer
    André Desrochers
  • script
    André Desrochers
  • music
    Jérôme Langlois

Education

Ages 8 to 11
School subjects
Geography - Human Geography History and Citizenship Education - Canadian Federation (1850-1929)

Questions/Activities:

  • What was the natural phenomenon that drove Arthur’s ancestors to Canada?
  • How did Arthur set up a hunt for the people staying with him?
  • What was Arthur’s secret hunting technique? Why do you think it worked?
    • These questions are focused on comprehension and can be used to open further discussion into the way early Canadian immigrants survived.

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