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1905 Moose Factory Métis Petition
After being excluded from Treaty 9, a group of Métis at Moose Factory petitioned that they “have been born & brought up in the country... ”


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...


Métis Petition for Scrip in Fort Albany
Many members of the Abitibi Inland Métis Community formally petitioned for Métis scrip, similar to what had been issued to other Métis...


Building Practices of the Abitibi Inland Métis
The Abitibi Inland Métis Community was known for its distinctive building practices that drew upon both First Nation and European...


Independent Métis Fisheries
Across the Homeland, fishing has been central to the Métis way of life and economy for generations. While some Métis worked directly for...


Métis Youth Entrepreneurship
Métis youth have a long history of entrepreneurship, often leading to long and successful careers as independent businesspeople and Métis...
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