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Cottage Tourism Threatens Métis Way of Life
The Georgian Bay Métis Community’s distinct way of life, grounded in the region’s abundant lands and waters, has faced numerous threats...


The Labatte Family: Métis Political Advocates
The Labatte family has a strong legacy of Métis political advocacy, stretching from Penetanguishene to Sault Ste. Marie. Members of the...


Solomon Family: Voyage to Penetanguishene
A GROUP OF VOYAGEURS. (From photo, taken in 1895.) 1. Lewis Solomon, 2. John Bussette, 3. James Larammee, 4. Francis Dusome The Solomons...


The “Mode of Excluding Half-Breeds”
In 1842, the British officially codified the means to exclude Métis from present-giving—the Crown’s longstanding pre-treaty practice used...


Lewis Solomon: Stories of Métis Connections
The families which make up Georgian Bay Métis Community have deep and enduring connections amongst each other, as well as with other...


The Labatte Family’s Journey to Penetanguishene
The Labattes were among the Métis families who were relocated to Penetanguishene from Drummond Island following the British ceding the...
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