The Metis - A Blending of Cultures

The original Métis people of Canada were born in the beginning of the 1600s as a result of intermarriage between Cree, Ojibwa and Salteaux women and French and Scottish fur traders. Scandinavian, Irish and English ancestries were added to the mix as western Canada was settled by Europeans. As a result of this mixed heritage, the Métis became intermediaries between European and Indian cultures. They worked as guides, interpreters and outfitters to forts and trading companies, and established villages from the Great Lakes to the Mackenzie Delta. Education Is Our Buffalo p. 16


 

Published on Jan 18, 2014 The fur trade through the eyes of First Nations woman, Metis woman, and a First Nations child. We did this screencast for our Social Studies Curriculum class at the University of Alberta. C3 would like to thank the Metis elder, here in Edmonton, we interviewed for this project, she is a wonderful lady and could not have made this video without her. 

Metis Centre@NAHO

Uploaded on Aug 24, 2010

A short introduction to Metis people and the history of the fur trade in Canada, set to traditional Metis fiddle music. This segment reflects the past by showing a Metis Elder sharing traditional knowledge of her culture and history with a Metis youth. This is Part 1 (of 3) of the Metis Centre's ISPAYIN DVD and Discussion Guide package, available at metisyouthexpressions.ca


uploaded on Jun 1, 2008

Song #1: Red River Jig ~ Hap Boyer
Song #2: Whiskey Before Breakfast ~ Hap Boyer
Song #3: Red River Jig ~ Corny Michel
First Image: Painting by Sherry Farrell Racette



Parks Canada Published on May 25, 2016 Explore Métis culture through hearing a story. Sharing a rich history from their past and today, Métis people are preserving culture through stories told through each generation.