Metis History
What began to happen between European men and First Nations peoples?
They began to interact more and more.
What does the word Métis mean?
Mixed, French and First Nations.
What roles did the Métis play in the fur trade?
Interpreters, negotiators, traders, hunters, guides, and suppliers.
What did the Métis develop over time?
Their own stories, music, and traditions.
Why do the Métis not have the same government benefits as Status First Nations people?
hey did not sign treaties with the Canadian government.