Métis Folklore: The Red River Ox Cart Ghost of Manitoba
The story of a lone soldier at Lower Fort Garry who encounters a dark, looming presence in the mist on […]
La Montagne Tortue (Turtle Mountain)
A cultural resource from the Métis Museum featuring the song “We’re going to Turtle Mountain” with lyrics in Michif and
Métis Music Playlist
A curated YouTube playlist featuring various examples of Métis musical traditions.
Brendan Chartrand on Fiddle (with Asham Stompers)
A showcase of Métis fiddling by Brendan Chartrand accompanying the Asham Stompers.
Maple Sugar (The Lyons Sisters – Métis Jiggers)
Traditional Métis dance performance to the classic tune “Maple Sugar” featuring the Lyons Sisters.
History of the Métis Jig Dance
A video presentation providing the historical background and cultural significance of the traditional Métis jig.
Le Son des Français d’Amérique (Video)
Historical film from the 1970s featuring French-speaking Métis communities in Manitoba.
Moccasin Telegraph
Gabriel Dumont Institute: It is a running joke among the Métis that they often heard rumours through the “Moccasin Telegraph”.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Virtual Museum
A vast digital archive and premier resource for Métis history, culture, and genealogical links.
