Although Louis Riel and the Metis of Manitoba often get the most recognition, there were Metis people elsewhere. This site focuses on the Metis of Alberta from their beginnings, their people and communities,their culture and way of...

This site provides information about citizenship in the Metis Nation, as well as the definition of Metis.

An overview of the Metis Nation's governance structures and institutions at all three levels of government are profiled in this site.

Explore the Metis Peoples in Alberta--their beginnings, the people and their communities and their culture and lifestyle. Listen to content, view pictures, read text and follow the timeline of this Aboriginal peoples of Alberta.

Read about the culture of the Northern Metis people.

Learn about the culture of the Metis communities of Western Canada. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Welcome to the official home site of the Manitoba Metis Federation,Inc.! The historical past as well as current issues and concerns of the Metis are found on this site.

Learn about the symbols most associated with Metis culture including clothing, music, and dancing.

This collection of historical photos shows many of the schools that Metis would have attended. Some of these were residential schools.

A five page document in PDF format documenting some of the Metis natives that were involved in the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804-1806.

'How the West was Young", provides a historical overview of the First Nations and Metis Cultures in Alberta. Included is information on the treaties and an extensive image gallery.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis women.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis children.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis men.

A detailed biography of the famous Metis rebel, Louis Riel. The Metis Nation of Ontario present information on Riel's early life, his leadership during two resistances, and his eventual capture and execution in 1885.

A large collection of historical photos related to the fur trade and the Metis.

Part of a larger website, this site focuses on a Saskatchewan Metis Fact Sheet. The information is in point form covering numerous communities. A link at the bottom of the page opens to several other themes within in the site.

This is an excellent paper to share with students to teach them to think critically about everything they read. It discusses how history has traditionally been written from a Euro-Canadian viewpoint, neglecting the aboriginal one and...

A collection of historical photos related to the Northwest Rebellion are housed here. They are sorted into various categories, e.g., battles, camp life, postal service, etc.

A video about Gabriel Dumont, a teacher's guide for Grades 3-5 and some illustrations can be found here.

A brief overview of the Metis flag - colors, symbolism, history.

Traditional clothing of the Metis is described, along with decorative features and the commercialization of it. The article also has questions and activities and a bibliography.

A one-page description of Mackinaw jackets which were designed by Metis women and later used by the military and loggers.

A one-page biography of W. Yvon Dumont, Manitoba's first Metis Lieutenant-Governor.