Metis Historic Database

Gabriel Dumont

Institute

Who are the Metis people?

People of mixed First Nations and European ancestry
who identify themselves as Metis people and are accepted as such
by a Metis community and/or its leadership.
They are distinct from First Nations, Inuit or non-Aboriginal peoples.
The Metis history and culture draws on diverse ancestral origins
such as Ojibway and Cree, Scottish, Irish, French.
(Government of Alberta definition)

Metis are people who self-identify as Metis
and are not registered under the Indian Act
(Government of Manitoba definition)
- - - - - - -
Metis Genealogy
- - - - - - -

Article 10 of the Metis Nation - Saskatchewan Constitution defines "Metis" as:
'Metis' means an Aboriginal person who self-identifies as Metis, who is distinct from Indian and Inuit, and:
is a descendant of those Metis who received or were entitled to receive land grants and/or Scrip under the provision of the Manitoba Act, 1870 or the Dominion Lands Act, as enacted from time to time; or
a person of Aboriginal descent who is accepted by the Metis Nation and/or Metis Community.
(Amended Dec. 13/97)

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Google turtleisland.org

- - - - - - -
"Aen kwa ney taa maak nutr lawng Michif"
. . . Michif for, "Keeping Our Talk"

Michif Historical and Cultural Preservation Society

Metis Museum

Metis Health Centre

Walk Bravely Forward

Metis Radio

News From the Metis Homelands

Metis Commission for Children and Families

Metis Crossing

The Powley Case

Metis will no longer have to
". . .skulk through the forest like criminals
when exercising their constitutional rights"

Metis Law Summary 2006 .pdf file

Metis Books |

Metis Games |

Metis History |

Metis Scrip Records

Louis Riel Day |

Riel Institute

Use This Form to View More Metis News and Information -------------- Mario Dupont of Manitoba shines! Metis youth wins a major scholarship ------------- Metis chemist pursues potentially revolutionary research on contaminated water -------------- Tribute to CreeHarmony, Metis singer and role model Julie Robertson of Paddle River Metis Settlement ------------- Jacqueline Guest is a successful Metis writer -------------- Maria Campbell, Metis writer wins a major Canadian Council for the Arts award ------------- Metis woman receives a Saskatchewan volunteer award for her exceptional community involvement ------------- Todd Ducharme appointed as a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - first Metis ------------- Promoting the Michif Language in Ontario ------------- Metis Nation Continues Efforts to Revive its Unique Language - Michif ------------- Metis Nation mourns loss of rights leader Steve Powley died after a long battle with diabetes ------------- National definition of Metis approved near unanimously by Metis Nation of Saskatchewan ------------- Judge orders new leadership election for Metis in Manitoba, but `the legal dispute is not over yet ------------- Prime Minister's Cabinet sends messages to First Nations and Metis ------------- HIV / AIDS - The Métis Nation is under attack by this devastating disease says MNC President ------------- Law enforcement sting nabs Metis fisherman sparks Metis rights political outcry ------------- Woman of Metis ancestry is the new leader of the NDP in British Columbia ------------- Louis Riel Day Formal ceremonies and cultural gatherings across Canada help Metis celebrate ------------- Dinner planned and Trust Fund to be established as Metis pay tribute to Fred House ------------- Fraser Valley Metis Association Harvest Dinner and Dance ------------- Clement Chartier is the new President of the Metis National Council ------------- Metis Nation looks to better relationship with Ontario Government ------------- Metis solidarity grows stronger in BC founding constitution overwhelmingly ratified ------------- Metis Nation at highest risk for chronic pain and for life threatening health conditions ------------- Metis leaders in BC to call on province to discuss hunting rights ------------- Supreme Court of Canada affirms Metis rights in the Powley case Appeal dismissed in the Blais case ------------- A victory for Constitutional rights victory for First Nations in Metis court case ------------- Clayton Willey, a Metis man, died this week another Aboriginal person to die in police custody ------------- Web radio to be launched by Metis Nation of Ontario ------------- Metis Nation of Ontario 10th Annual Assembly Canoe expedition to lead grand entry ------------- Metis veteran participates in Juno Beach commemoration ------------- Metis National Council holds Special Assembly to uphold suspension of Gerald Morin as President ------------- Metis leaders and lawyers confident Supreme Court of Canada will rule in favour of Metis rights ------------- Canada accused of denying existence of Metis rights -------------- Metis leader calls for investment in youth for the future of the Metis Nation and Canada ------------- Judge rejects Aboriginal Veterans Class Action lawsuit Metis claim to go to United Nations ------------- Metis prepare for Powley case to go to the Supreme Court of Canada in March ------------- Metis call latest population statistics a wake up call for governments ------------- Audrey Poitras heads MNC, Morin seeks alcoholism treatment ------------- Metis and Saskatchewan Government partnering for prosperity agreement ------------- Metis speak out against federal govt's Aboriginal languages plan ------------- Metis leader dismissed health care report ------------- Metis gather for 117th anniversary of hanging of Louis Riel ------------- Unfair treatment of Metis veterans Human Rights Complaint Against Canada filed with the United Nations ------------- CRTC approves Metcom Productions Inc. application to operate Metis Michif TV Network ------------- More business funds for Metis in Alberta ------------- Metis accuse CBC of betraying its mandate with the airing of The Re-trial of Louis Riel ------------- More jobs for Metis at Manitoba Hydro employment agreement signed ------------- Metis National Council adopts definition of Metis and calls for national ballot box elections ------------- Metis to have enhanced participation in natural resources management in Manitoba ------------- Big Bear's Treaty - The Road to Freedom 71 year old Manitoba Metis lawyer and land developer produces report on unique plan to move Aboriginal people forward this is a .pdf file ------------- Metis lawyer from Toronto first to receive special honour from Upper Canada Law Society ------------- Burning Vision by Marie Clements, Metis playwright April - May, 2002 -------------- Metis Nation leader testifies at Senate Aboriginal Peoples Committee Gerald Morin dispels modern myths about Metis in Canada ------------- Metis lose hunting rights case in BC Supreme Court ------------- Celebration of historical day for Metis in Saskatchewan The Metis Act was proclaimed in Regina ------------- View the Metis Act of Saskatchewan This is a .pdf file ------------- Recommendations of the Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission ------------- PERSPECTIVE Metis Rights and the Powley Case ------------- Saskatchewan's budget commitment to Metis and off-reserve Aboriginals ------------- Metis fight racism Ontario leader takes fight to UN ------------- BC Metis election results Supreme Court ruling ------------- Congratulations to Fred House -2001 Aboriginal Achievement Award winner -------------- Lance Relland, Metis youth award winner -------------- PERSPECTIVE - The Hunt for Justice - The Case of Metis Rights by Christi Belcourt -------------- Elder & Warrior Wally Ouellette ------------- Metis Concerned about Racism ------------- Metis protest to raise election issues -------------- More information regarding Metis asserting their Aboriginal hunting rights in BC ------------- Profile of the Metis in Canada -------------

Metis Fiddler Quartet

Metis Settlements Appeal Tribunal

Metis Initiatives in Alberta