Metis
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prairie first nations, indigenous, metis
A gift from my father
by Kelly BarrThe pas — “The pulsing drum, often considered to represent the heartbeat of the world, accompanied prayers for the sick to be made well, the recitation of a warrior’s coups, and (of course) the dancing and songs that enriched the spiritual life of the community. ” (Prairie edge: trading co. & galleries) My father is Metis, he grew up with the fiddle, but not so much the drum. This was a tradition that ...
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Kelly Barr
metis, history, indigenous
My Métis sash
by Kelly BarrThe pas — L’Assomption Sash, which originated in Quebec, according to the Canadian First Peoples website, is the most recognizable part of the Metis dress. The sash is a true symbol of the people. In the beginn...
indigenous, prairie first nations, metis
The métis people in North America
by Kelly BarrThe pas — This book is a collection of papers sharing information about the Metis people in North America. One of the papers is called “what if Mama is an Indian” by Sylvia Kirk. In her paper, she deals with ma...
indigenous, prairie first nations, history
Learning about my ancestry
by Kelly BarrThe pas — Canada is in conflict and Louis Riel, leader of the Metis, is the reason. Riel has been found guilty of high treason. He is awaiting execution in a small wooden prison, heavily barred, just outside of...
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My Métis sash
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The métis people in North America
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A gift from my father
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indigenous, prairie first nations, history
Learning about my ancestry
by Kelly Barr in The Pas
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My Métis sash
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A gift from my father
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The métis people in North America
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indigenous, prairie first nations, history
Learning about my ancestry
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