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“Métis” and “Halfbreed”: Navigating a Name
While the term “Métis” is most commonly used today to recognize the culturally and politically distinct communities that emerged from...
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Métis Collective Advocacy as “Halfbreeds”
Métis communities emerged in west-central North America from the initial marriages of European fur traders and First Nations women...
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Celebrating Métis “jacks-of-all-trades”
Historians and academics have described Métis in what is now Ontario as “jacks-of-all-trades”, whose adaptability and resiliency have...
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Métis Interpreters and Guides
Throughout history, Métis across the Homeland have found employment using their fluency in a diverse array of languages. Prominent...
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Métis Light Keepers of the Upper Great Lakes
The Upper Great Lakes are known for their treacherous waters, where unpredictable weather and hidden shoals have led to untold numbers of...
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Commercial Fishing Across the Métis Homeland
Fishing has been a prominent profession within Métis communities across the Métis Homeland for generations, forming an important part of...
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