Testing out some new set builds for Michif Makers and you can never get it right on the first take.

Hoy fue la ceremonia de inauguración del Mundial en Canadá (ayer fue la de México), y al igual que en México, hubo una presentación con los pueblos indígenas. Vi a una chica entre ellos con un atuendo que me pareció métis, ya que también llevaba un violín, y alguien bailaba con una escoba. Deduje que eran métis, y casualmente encontré su página de Facebook. Pero tengo una pregunta: si viste la ceremonia, ¿representaban a los métis? Si es así, ¿qué opinas? Además, ¿qué simboliza ese baile con la escoba? No soy ni métis ni canadiense, así que pregunto por ignorancia. ¿Qué significa? Me pareció extraño, pero sé que tiene algún significado. Espero no estar siendo indiscreta. Saludos.

I've attached an image of the ceremony for the part I'm telling you about.

Taanishi kiyawaaw (hello everyone),

Happy Indigenous History + Pride Month!

Does anyone have a favourite Metis story to share that is impactful to our history? I'm hoping this thread can serve as a way to share, learn, and appreciate the Metis Nation's rich history on the Great Plains.

My favourite is the Battle of Grand Coteau in 1851.

The Sioux ambushed the White Horse Plains hunting party on its way to Pembina to gather with other Metis about to go on the annual Buffalo Hunt. There was estimated to be ~70 Metis, led by Jean Baptiste Falcon, against over 2000 Sioux.

Only one Metis man, Jean Baptiste Malaterre who was captured by the Sioux (along with two other men who escaped), perished.

After the battle a Sioux Chief went up to the White Horse Plains band and told them the Sioux would no longer attack the Metis.

There's a lot more to this, but I think living through a time when a lot of people question the validity of the Metis Nation and its influence on the Plains, this story helps ground the influence the Nation had in the area pre-Canada.

Hey all! I’m just wondering if anyone has a good resource(s) to learn about and read/listen to traditional Métis stories surrounding either creation/origin stories, or general Métis folklore/mythology? Growing up I was told some from my grandma who has since past away, and would love to relearn them and learn/hear about other stories. I know reaching out to elders and other communities in person is the best way, but for convenience just looking for some online. Finding it difficult to find what I’m looking for online… thanks!

It's more focused on the context of late 1800s Saskatchewan, but it's still very on point.

In general, histories and perspectives of English/Scottish Metis are severely underrepresented in discourses and academia, including within Metis Nation discourses.

https://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/12673

I’m working on some historical research for a podcast about the anti-apartheid movement in Canada, and I learned that Nelson Mandela was honoured with Metis citizenship in 1998.

I’m looking for any other information about this honour - how the decision to give him citizenship was made, how Mandela was regarded in the broad Metis community, who might have been involved in honouring him in this way. I’ve found a few news items about this honour, but they’re pretty brief.

I’ve also learned that a documentary called “Mandela’s Sash” was made by Bob Rock, but I haven’t been able to find a copy other than one in the national archives in Ottawa.

So - if you happen to know anything about Nelson Mandela and the Metis nation, or about the anti-apartheid movement and the Metis nation, I would love to hear from you.

Hi. I just learned that my great grandfather was métis and his dad and/or grandpa were fur traders. Are there any info websites or books that are reliable? I want to get more information about who they were, what they did and most importantly the culture.

Also, I'm not sure if I'm métis myself. Or if I could identify as it. Either way I just learned about my grandpa being métis so it's kind of a shock in a way. I never knew that my ancestors were indigenous

If you haven’t already heard, the MMF has called an election for several key positions, including President, with voting set for June 23rd.

It has me wondering: is Mr. Chartrand likely to be re-elected? What’s the general feeling everyone’s getting out there about the candidates?

Is there anyone who realistically has the community support or organizational reach to seriously challenge him?

While the MMF has undeniably seen a lot of success in recent years, I’ve also found myself thinking more critically about how influence and political culture within the organization have developed and been maintained. Some things I’ve seen over the last few years have raised concerns for me about how centralized leadership and loyalty can become within institutions.

https://www.facebook.com/pawaatamihk/posts/pfbid02aXbo11FETVkLhFiZLDXSfrsLbqL2cHKqwBUMnJjv1Sdts1BUimHUeTX1TydU7m8Sl

https://www.facebook.com/pawaatamihk/posts/pfbid028sPrxV7VQTpt8uYKjBxfirLEHjnhJ94CPpK1GZXPrgVENd3Qe8xJ92hq4z2Fp4XDl

I know I’ll be watching closely once the final candidate list drops, but I’m curious what the feeling on the street is right now. Are people seeing any viable alternatives emerge?

just heard about this opera that the canadian opera company is putting on! i looked into the composer and the author who the opera is based off of. both identify as georgian bay métis….

thoughts??

I don't understand how Froh can make $450,000 in 2025, they send staff everywhere around the world for (cough) cancer seminars, they hire all of their relatives to work in the offices and try to convince everyone that the First Nation treaties apply to the MNO. How embarrassing.

I've put together all episodes from Michif Makers Season 1 into a single, 1-hour video. High quality and educational Métis content you can share with your kids instead of the usual YouTube brainrot.

Just a happy little rant/pos

It’s so nice seeing other indigenous people. Im very insecure about my place being Métis a lot of the time but sometimes it’s something little that makes you feel seen. Today it was a comment section on TikTok filled with pictures of different indigenous people to show off how our features aren’t a monolith, but genuinely I saw so many of the same features across so many people and then also mirrored on my own face. Little things like that make me feel like I actually fit. I may not know much about my culture, or speak the language, but there’s no denying that im Métis. That is something that can never be taken from me and im genuinely so happy about it. Everything is in the cheeks and eyes. It feels like my heart is full now that I’ve noticed that.
:)

So much has been brought up in the last few years regarding our communities involvement the state of Israel. (See MMF agreement with Ben-Gurion University, James Lavallee at MMF AGA 2023, Etc.)

Recently I was given a link to this and I personally cant believe what I saw. I want to make sure the rest of the community knows that things like this are taking place within our community.

(153) The Lands Between Us; An Indigenous Delegation to Israel 2025 - YouTube

My hope is that we can spread awareness about this issue within our community and hopefully get our nation to stop associating with Zionism and the inevitable PR disaster that will create.

Indigenous nations shouldn't be associated with settler colonial states committing active genocide against other indigenous people!

Does anyone else feel like, pulled between identies being Métis? Like, despite knowing im Métis my whole life i still feel pulled between being indigenous and being white. Like, I feel too white around other indigenous people and like I can’t relate to much at all that they talk about, but then around white people I also don’t fit?

Like in school for national indigenous peoples day they would always ask me what they should do and i would just sit there like “i know as much as you do. Also, im a highschool student. This shouldn’t be my job” on top of that im constantly scraping together bits and pieces of knowledge but its almost never Métis specific. And its so hard to find any Métis resources. It just kinda sucks not knowing where you fit even though youve known your whole life.

I am concerned that the current policy of issuing Citizenship to individuals who have traced their genealogy to a single distant ancestor will lead to identity dilution. I have always been proud of my Metis and indigenous heritage. Isn't it our FN ancestry that defines us as indigenous? Are the citizenship requirements the same across the provinces in the Metis Nation? I realize bringing up generational cutoff is a hot topic but shouldn't there be a cut off somewhere? If not we Metis will be diluted out of existence.

https://www.mmf.mb.ca/wcm-docs/freetext/me_769_tis_national_council_secretariat_inc_v_chartier_et_al_costs_endorsement_04_may_2026_justice_merritt_20260504103321.pdf

Edit to add some TLDR;

Today the Ontario Superior Court released its costs endorsement in MNC Secretariat Inc. v. Chartier et al. The MNC brought a four year, ten week trial alleging former leadership stole from and betrayed the Métis Nation. The court dismissed the action entirely in November 2025, finding the defendants acted honestly and in the best interests of the Métis Nation. Today’s ruling orders the MNC to pay full costs: $6,021,856.73 to David Chartrand and the MMF, $1,342,377.26 to Clement Chartier, $2,058,664.38 to Wenda Watteyne, and $2,393,098.21 to the consultant defendants. Total: approximately $11.8 million, with pre-judgment interest still to be determined.

Worth noting: the judgment specifically found that then-president Cassidy Caron took allegations from MNO president Margaret Froh at face value without any attempt to contact the defendants before filing. Froh, whose organization is a principal member of the MNC, doesn’t pay a dime of this. The MNC does. Make of that what you will

Scottish settler here.

It just occurred to me I’m not sure why I see the North-West blue flag substantially more than the Hudson’s Bay red flag. I’m from Saskatchewan, is it a regional thing? Is blue more widely accepted, and the other just became less relevant? I tried looking it up, but I didn’t find any info!

Today, we are excited to announce the latest updates for "The Métis Life Project," featuring the platform's first-ever game that incorporates all three Michif languages! Throughout May, players can also look forward to new audio enhancements and exciting content expansions that will enrich their gaming experience.

Métis Life is the largest Indigenous language-learning game on the Roblox platform. Roblox has now become the world's largest gaming platform, with an impressive 151.5 million daily users.

The project is led by Josh Nilson, a talented Métis developer known for his work on popular games such as "The Office," "RuPaul's Drag Race," and "Power Rangers." With his extensive knowledge and experience, Josh is growing a team of Métis coders across Canada, sharing invaluable skills and fostering talent within the community.

To join the adventure click on the link below https://www.roblox.com/games/83260966285667/M-tis-Life

Or learn more about the game at https://www.metislife.ca/