Directory of Métis Michif Resources

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Although, in many circles (particularly within the United States), the term "Métis" has come to mean anyone whose ancestry include European and First Nations peoples, the most correct use of the term refers to a group of people that had the beginning of their nation's organization originating in the Red River area of North America and are now recognized as one of Canada's aboriginal peoples. While it is true the Métis culture evolved from the merging of European and First Nations culture, the largest influences on this new nation was from French fathers and Cree mothers. The great dependence on the bison of the Canadian prairie also played a big part in aspects of the Métis culture. Some elements of Métis culture include:

• Michif, a distinct language
• Clothing, such as capote, buckskin jacket, mitasses, and Assumption sash
• Food, such as bannock (gallette), rubaboo, and pemmican
• Fiddling and the Red River Jig
• A flag with a blue or red background and a white infinity symbol

Subcategories

• Arts and Culture
• Chats and Forums
• Genealogy
• History
• Michif Language
• News and Media
• Riel, Louis

Resources in This Category

• Manitoba Metis Federation

  http://www.mmf.mb.ca/
  Provincial governing body of the Métis National Council. Career opportunities, list of directors and related news.

• Metis (people) - Wikipedia

  http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metis_(people)
  A general overview of who the Metis people are.

• Métis Nation of Alberta

  http://www.metis.org/
  Pursuing the advancement of the socio-economic and cultural well being of the Métis people of Alberta

• Metis Nation of Ontario

  http://www.metisnation.org/
  Governing body of Métis National Council in Ontario. Information on the organization as well as the history and culture of the Metis in Canada.

• Selkirk Red River Métis Local

  http://www.mts.net/~metis218/
  Local for Manitoba Métis Federation. Gives meeting minutes, recipes and information executive.

• The Metis National Council

  http://www.metisnation.ca/
  The national representative of the Métis Nation in Canada.

• The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture

  http://www.metismuseum.com/main.php
  Online exhibits from the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research.

 

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