Metis Culture
The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people with a unique history, culture and territory that includes the waterways of Ontario, surrounds the Great Lakes and spans what was known as the historic Northwest.
Metis Culture
The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people with a unique history, culture and territory that includes the waterways of Ontario, surrounds the Great Lakes and spans what was known as the historic Northwest.
Michif Language
The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people with a unique history, culture and territory that includes the waterways of Ontario, surrounds the Great...
Métis Sash
One of the most prominent symbols of the Métis Nation is the brightly coloured, woven sash.
The Métis Flag
The horizontal figure or infinity symbol featured on the Métis flag was originally carried by French 'half-breeds' with pride.
Ceremonies / Music / Dance
Music and dance are important parts of Métis culture. They were famous for their fiddle music and dancing
The Hunt & Harvest
The Métis have Aboriginal rights, which are protected by s. 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
Religion
The religious beliefs of the Métis people were a combination of two worlds, like most aspects of their culture.
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