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por Sarah Wells hace 2 años

Who are the Metis?

The Metis are a distinct cultural group primarily found in the Great Lakes region, with a history rooted in the fur trade of the 1600s. They are descendants of First Nation women and European men and identify as a unique group separate from both First Nations and Europeans since the 1700s.

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por Andrea Brondolin

COLOMBIA

por ELIANA JARAMILLO

Cultural barriers to communication

por Elisvan Ruidiaz Marino

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por ANDERS WONG KAI CHER N/A

Who are the Metis?

Traditions

Who are the Metis?

The Metis are a distinct cultural group primarily found in the Great Lakes region, with a history rooted in the fur trade of the 1600s. They are descendants of First Nation women and European men and identify as a unique group separate from both First Nations and Europeans since the 1700s.

ANGLO-SAXONS

COLOMBIA

Cultural barriers to communication

sg50

Who are the Metis?

Traditions

Michif Language - a distinct language spoken by Métis people, a mix of old European/First Nation languages

Jigging - Red River Jig developed by the Métis people, high energy dancing lasting all night long

Fiddle Music - primary instrument for the Métis jig, a symbol of Métis pride

Symbols

Métis Sash - brightly coloured tool originally worn by tradesmen, now symbolising pride/identification

Métis Flag - an infinity sign to represent the immortality of the nation

Louis Riel

Many Métis hid their culture for years due to labels of "traitors"

Was put on trial and executed November 16, 1885 creating Louis Riel Day

Spearheaded the Northwest Resistance to protect Métis rights

Culture/Heritage

A history dating back to the 1600's in the fur trade

Identify as a separate group from First Nation and European creating Métis in the 1700's

Living primarily along Great Lakes regions

Descendants of First Nation women and European men

Mindomo

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Who are the Metis?

The Metis are a distinct cultural group primarily found in the Great Lakes region, with a history rooted in the fur trade of the 1600s. They are descendants of First Nation women and European men and identify as a unique group separate from both First Nations and Europeans since the 1700s.

ANGLO-SAXONS

COLOMBIA

Cultural barriers to communication

sg50

Who are the Metis?

Traditions

Michif Language - a distinct language spoken by Métis people, a mix of old European/First Nation languages

Jigging - Red River Jig developed by the Métis people, high energy dancing lasting all night long

Fiddle Music - primary instrument for the Métis jig, a symbol of Métis pride

Symbols

Métis Sash - brightly coloured tool originally worn by tradesmen, now symbolising pride/identification

Métis Flag - an infinity sign to represent the immortality of the nation

Louis Riel

Many Métis hid their culture for years due to labels of "traitors"

Was put on trial and executed November 16, 1885 creating Louis Riel Day

Spearheaded the Northwest Resistance to protect Métis rights

Culture/Heritage

A history dating back to the 1600's in the fur trade

Identify as a separate group from First Nation and European creating Métis in the 1700's

Living primarily along Great Lakes regions

Descendants of First Nation women and European men

Difunde Mindomo

Mindomo

Más información

Preguntas Frecuentes