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“The new shoots… from Mother Earth”
Métis in the Upper Great Lakes, like others across the Métis Homeland, were given and hold unique names for themselves, recognizing their...

Ontario Métis Facts
Feb 13, 2025


Wissakodéwin: “Half-Burnt Wood” People
Many names for Métis exist across the Homeland that continue to be used by Métis people and communities today. Some of these names were...

Ontario Métis Facts
Feb 12, 2025


Métis Memories of the War of 1812
Métis have a strong collective memory, carrying important knowledge and stories across communities and generations. Following the War of...

Ontario Métis Facts
Feb 11, 2025


Americans Leave ‘Ruins’ in the Soo
The Métis fought as allies to the British in the Upper Great Lakes throughout the War of 1812, protecting their communities and homelands...

Ontario Métis Facts
Feb 10, 2025


“Born and brought up on the land”
For generations, Métis across the Homeland have fought for their distinct rights and recognition as ‘Halfbreeds’. During treaty...

Ontario Métis Facts
Feb 3, 2025


Métis Winter Moose Hunting
Métis communities in what is now Ontario have relied on big game as a source of winter food for generations, with moose being amongst the...

Ontario Métis Facts
Jan 22, 2025
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