This paper looks at the lives of Metis women and the barriers they faced from racism. It tells the stories of some typical Metis women.

Article looks at Metis agriculture from fur trade days on. Includes discussion questions, teaching ideas and a bibliography.

The Metis are skilled trappers. Trapping was a mainstay of their livelihoods in the past but this is not the case today. This article on Metis trapping also includes discussion questions and a bibliography.

Advanced finger weaving of a Metis sash are demonstrated in these videos.

The Rabbit Dance, the Duck Dance and the Fancy Jig are taught in these three videos demonstrating Metis dance techniques. There is an order form if you should wish to purchase the videos after watching them.

This is a collection of video clips from a video called "Fiddle About". They teach about the Metis style of fiddling and some dances the tunes would accompany.

The history of Metis flags is presented in this video.

The Metis have a multigenerational oral storytelling history involving spirits, supernatural,& the creator. Elders are a connection between the past and future. Learn more about Metis storytellers through the information on this...

This video teaches about the unique Metis art of moose hair tufting.

Metis writers are profiled in this document. Their works of fiction most often addressthe complicated nature of being mixed-heritage, finding acceptance of that fact, and fighting racism.

My Family is a downloadable storybook about a typical Metis family unit and the roles each person plays within that family. The reading level is for younger students but older students will appreciate the artwork.

Changes is a downloadable storybook about a Metis child speaking to a spirit about the seasons. The art work is lovely and the reading level is at about mid-primary.

Michif is a language of the Metis whose survival is threatened. This document discusses Michif and says more should be done to preserve it, including developing curricular materials for teaching it to the young.

Learners intersted in exploring Aboriginal Languages in Canada, specifically the Metis language 'Michif' will find this website to be an excellent resource--both for personal information as well as for research. Explore the Elementary,...

It was not until 2002 that the Metis people adopted a national definition of Metis for citizenship within the Metis Nation. Learn all about the history of the Metis,their culture, and their road to becoming recognized.

Collections of papers on Native Religions, Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Methodists, Moravians, Congregational Presbyterians, The Salvation Army and the Pentecostals as they appear in Newfoundland and Labrador's history.

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

This is an informative encyclopedia entry detailing the Metis people in Alberta. To the right, there are links to further sub-entries on the Fur Trade Era, Origins and Identity, Metis of the Northwest, Political Life and Metis...

Watch a video, download a document or view a graphic about the celebrations of the Metis people. From the 'Broom Dance' to 'Emerging Voices of Metis Women', this site provides an interactive look at this aspect of the Metis' rich culture.

Present day Metis elders are profiled in this biographical pdf document. Learn about each of their early lives, challenges, and accomplishments.

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.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis women.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis children.