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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.
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
Baakaani-Inaadizi
A poem about gender and identity.
Batoche and the Northwest Revisited: A Century of Search and Development - Program. - 2-4 May 1985.
The Battle of Batoche
The Battle of Batoche: British Small Warfare and the Entrenched Métis
Battleford during the Rebellion of 1885
The Buffalo Hunt
Carried on the Wind
A poem about identity and the buffalo.
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 Creative Film Practices of Amanda Strong and Rhayne Vermette: Proposing a Theoretical Framework for Considering Métis Film
Examines the role of Métis filmmakers in the creation of a Métis Storywork methodology.
The Crutwell AMNSIS Local #66 recieve Ball Diamond Funds
The Dissolution of a Métis Community: Pointe à Grouette, 1860-1885
[Documents and Papers Relating to Louis Riel and the North West Resistance]
Digitized documents are mainly transcribed copies. In two parts.
Ending an Era
The First Shot Rang Out
Website for virtual exhibit centred on the Battle of Duck Lake, the first armed engagement of the North West Resistance. Includes links to 110 images, the story of the battle from the differing perspectives of the museum, the Métis, civilians and military, and First Nations and brief biographies of Gabriel Dumont, Louis Riel, Hillyard Mitchell, L.N.F. Crozier, and Acheson Gosford Irvine.
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.
Indian and Metis Friendship Centre Princess Crowned Elizabeth Stonesand
Indian Artist: Eddy Poitras
Indigenous Peoples within Canada: A Concise History: Student Resources
To accompany 5th edition of book written by Olive Patricia Dickason, William Newbigging and Cary Miller. Contains links to: chapter outlines; learning objectives; key terms, figures, or sites; study questions; essay questions; additional resources; and flashcards.
Learning from Each Other, Together: Exploring Red River Métis Youth Experiences in Cultural Activities Through Relationality
Health Sciences (MSc) -- University of Manitoba, 2023.
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Love Note to the Land
A poem reflecting on the Métis connection with the land.
Many Tender Ties
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.
[Métis Flashcards]
Photographs relating to Metis culture accompanied by brief explanations in French, Michif and English.
Métis Musical Wooden Spoons: A Carpentry and Construction Wood Project
Métis Participation in the Treaty-Making Process in Ontario: A Reconnaissance
Métis Responsibilities and Academic Expectations: At the Cross-Section of Identity and Research
A personal reflection on the author balancing their Métis ancestry and their academic career.
Michif Foodways: A Remembrance by Elder Sandra Houle
A personal reflection by a Métis elder on traditional Michif food.
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?
Pawaatamihk
A poem about Métis ways of knowing.
Pay Keeway: Come Home to Rat River in li praentaan
A poem and accompanying photocollage that address Métis identity in connection with the landscape.
Pemmican Wars
Substantial excerpt from graphic novel about a Metis girl who finds herself transported back in time to the buffalo hunt, conflict between the Northwest Company and Hudson's Bay Company and the historic Battle of Seven Oaks. Suggested grade level 8-12.
Persistent Settlers: The Dispersal and Resettlement of the Red River Métis, 1870-1885
The Provenance of Story in Rudy Wiebe's "Where is the Voice Coming From"
Queering Collective Dreaming: Weaving Métis Futures of Belonging
Examines personal reflections of two 2SLGBTQ+ Métis people and their roles towards decolonization.
Re-matriating Territorial Acknowledgement: A Métis Women’s Perspective
A personal reflection on providing a Métis perspective to land acknowledgments.
Reclamation
A poem about Métis identity.