As Métis (a French word meaning mixed) we were born into life as a result of an Indigenous agenda to build prosperity through the mixing of bloodlines, and defined by the economically …

People of mixed blood in the region either integrated into Indigenous communities or assimilated with European newcomers, unlike the distinct Metis People of Louis Riel in Western Canada.

The term mixed-blood in the United States and Canada has historically been described as people of multiracial backgrounds, in particular mixed European and Native American ancestry. …

Apr 25, 2019 · The confusion about who the Métis are often arises because some people equate being Métis with "mixed-blood." "The product of being mixed really has nothing to do with …

The Metis are a post-contact Indigenous People of the northern plains of North America who emerged between the 1600s-1700’s. They are the result of the intermarriage of fur traders of …

a person of mixed blood; especially often capitalized : the offspring of an American Indian and a Person of European ancestry The Ontario Métis Family Records Center (OMFRC) definition: …

While some use the term Métis to designate any person of mixed-blood, the truth is that Métis is a distinct culture and not a racial classification.

Misconception: Métis equals mixed blood/race (any mixture of Indigenous and non-Indigenous blood/ancestry equals Métis identity). Facts: In 2002, the Métis National Council adopted the …

Metis is one of several terms used to describe people of mixed native and European origin. The word métis is an old French word meaning "mixed." Other terms that have been used include …

Jul 25, 2011 · The Metis are the descendants of Cree and Assiniboine women who joined with French and Scottish men to raise children and shape a hybrid culture in the heart of Canada. …