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An Absolutely Uncritical Look at What Has Been Written About the Métis.
Speech given at the1885 and After Conference held in Saskatoon in 1985 looks at historical ideologies regarding Métis culture in a contemporary context.
Actor Donald Sutherland Featured in Five-Hour 'Riel Commission' - Press release. - 16 April 1985.
Alexander Nanooch Interview
Andre Bouthillette Interview
An Archival Finding Aid for Primary Source Material on the Métis
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
The Buffalo Hunt
The Catholic Missionaries as Agents Of Social Change Among The Métis And Indians Of Red River: 1818-1845
Changing Times
Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Copy of the Document Sent to French Representatives by French People, Red River Settlement, 29 November 1869
Letter signed by 95 people states opposition to Louis Riel's proposal for establishment of a provisional government.
The Crutwell AMNSIS Local #66 recieve Ball Diamond Funds
Declaration of Metis and Indian Rights
Ending an Era
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
Halfbreeds: Primary Source Material
Henry Pelletier Interview
Liora Salter Interview
Louis 'David' Riel: "Prophet of the New World"
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel Day Festivities
Louis Riel: Justice Must Be Done
Argues for a posthumous pardon of the Metis leader.
Louis Riel: Patriot or Rebel?
Madeline Sewepagaham Interview
Maglaire Cardinal Interview
Many Tender Ties
Maude Moberly Interview
Meeting at St. Boniface--Desire of the French to Retain the Troops
Minutes of the meeting containing four motions expressing confidence in Donald Smith, Member of Parliament and requesting that troops continue to be stationed at St. Boniface.
The Métis as a Factor in the Euro-Canadian Development of the Canadian West
Argues that the Métis were not an impediment to Euro-Canadian development and that their fight to be recognized as a "New Nation" played a significant role in the creation of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The Métis of Manitoba: Reformulation of an Ethnic Identity
The Métis of Manitoba: Reformulation of an Ethnic Identity
Métis Participation in the Treaty-Making Process in Ontario: A Reconnaissance
The Métis: The People and the Term
Monsieur Batoche
Msgr. Provencher and the Native People of Red River, 1818-1853
National Indian and Metis Friendship Centres Meeting in Prince Albert
The North-West Resistance of 1885
Paulet Paul: Métis or “House Indian” Folk-Hero?
Persistent Settlers: The Dispersal and Resettlement of the Red River Métis, 1870-1885
Prelude to Red River: A Social Portrait of the Great Lakes Métis
Red River Insurgence, 1869-70
Reflections of Yesterday & Today
The Relationship of the Catholic Clergy to Métis Society in the Canadian North-West, 1845-1885: With Particular Reference to the South Saskatchewan District
Discusses five important missions: - Lac Ste-Anne, St-Albert, St-Laurent de Grandin, St-Antoine de Padoue (at Batoche) and St-Jean-Baptiste (at Ile à la Crosse).