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Independent Métis Ferry Operators
Generations of Métis have built diverse and prosperous careers around the lakes and rivers of their traditional territories. In addition...


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...


“Magnificent” Métis Guides of Mattawa
Métis people have long used their deep place-based knowledge to secure gainful employment and earn a livelihood for themselves and their...


Métis Interpreters and Guides
Throughout history, Métis across the Homeland have found employment using their fluency in a diverse array of languages. Prominent...


Métis Professions on the Lakes and Rivers
Many of the oldest Métis settlements in west-central North America emerged along the frequently travelled waterways of the fur trade....


The Métis Boat Steerers of the Abitibi
Flowing from their relationship to the lands and waters, the Métis in the Abitibi Inland and western James Bay regions had unique skills...
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