Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Food and Diet

A large collection of historical photos showing the traditional lifestyles of the Metis. The photos are sorted into categories, e.g., food preparation, hunting, trapping, etc.

Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.

This paper describes the construction of mud houses and the reasons they were used by the Metis.

Traditional Metis healing practices and medicines are discussed in this article. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.

The Metis liked to enjoy themselves. Traditional forms of Metis entertainment and socialization, among both children and adults, are outlined in this article. Teaching activities, discussion questions and a bibliography can be found at...

The Metis travelled by Red River cart, canoe, horse, snowshoe, sled dogs and in other ways, all of which are described in this paper. Discussion questions and a bibliography are included.

A large collection of historical photos showing Metis elders.

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

A large collection of historical photos of Metis families.

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.