List of Métis people facts for kids
The Métis are a special group of people in Canada. They have a unique history and culture. Most Métis people live in places like Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. Their background comes from both Indigenous (like Cree and Ojibwa) and European (mostly French) ancestors. They even have their own language called Michif.
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Meet Some Amazing Métis People
Historical Leaders and Activists
- Howard Adams: A Métis activist, writer, and leader who worked hard for his people.
- Andre Beauchemin: He was the first Métis person to be a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for St. Vital.
- Pierre Bottineau: A frontiersman, surveyor, and translator from Minnesota.
- Michel "Mitch" Bouyer: A skilled interpreter and guide in the Old West. He was a lead scout for the US Seventh Cavalry.
- James P. Brady: A Métis politician and activist who fought for Métis rights.
- Pierre Delorme: A Métis politician and activist who served as a Member of Parliament.
- Gabriel Dumont: A brave Métis military leader during the North-West Rebellion.
- Cuthbert Grant: An important Métis political and military leader.
- James Isbister: He is known as the founder of the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
- Josette Vieau Juneau: A Métis woman considered a "founding mother" of Milwaukee.
- Thomas McKay: A Métis farmer and the first mayor of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
- John Norquay: A Métis politician who was the Premier of Manitoba from 1878 to 1887.
- Malcolm Norris: A Métis politician and activist. He helped start the first Métis organization in Alberta in 1932.
- Louis Riel: A very important Métis leader. He led the Red River Rebellion and helped Manitoba join Canada. He also led the North-West Rebellion.
- Guillaume Sayer: A Métis fur trader whose trial helped end the Hudson's Bay Company's control over the fur trade.
- Louis Schmidt: A Métis politician and a close friend of Louis Riel. He worked to get land rights and political representation for the Métis.
Architects
- Douglas Cardinal: A famous architect with Métis and Blackfoot heritage. He designed the Museum of Canadian History.
Artists and Writers
George R. D. Goulet carrying the Métis flag in 2007.
- Keith Barker: A talented playwright.
- Be'sha Blondin: An Elder and activist who helps strengthen Aboriginal communities in the North.
- Katherine Boyer: A Métis/Settler artist.
- Terril Calder: An animator and artist.
- Joe Fafard: A Métis artist from Saskatchewan whose sculptures are famous around the world.
- Sandra Birdsell: An award-winning writer whose novels often explore Métis experiences.
- Robert Boyer: A Métis Cree artist known for his "Blanket Statements" paintings.
- Maria Campbell: A Métis writer and filmmaker. Her book Halfbreed shared the struggles of Métis people.
- Laura de Jonge: A Métis family advocate, filmmaker, and magazine founder.
- Cherie Dimaline: A writer who won the Anskohk Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2013.
- Danis Goulet: A filmmaker.
- George R. D. Goulet: A best-selling Métis author who wrote books about Métis history and leaders.
- Matthew MacKenzie: A playwright.
- Dylan Miner: A Métis printmaker, writer, and artist.
- Rick Rivet: A painter born in 1949.
- Gregory Scofield: An acclaimed poet, artist, and educator.
- Jesse Thistle: An academic and writer.
- Kamala Todd: A community planner, filmmaker, and curator.
- Loretta Todd: A filmmaker, producer, and cultural theorist.
- Katherena Vermette: A writer.
- Rhayne Vermette: A filmmaker.
- Christine Welsh: A documentary filmmaker and academic.
Musicians
- Arlette Alcock: A musician, songwriter, and social activist.
- Celeigh Cardinal: A singer-songwriter.
- iskwē: A singer-songwriter.
- Berk Jodoin: A singer-songwriter.
- Jani Lauzon: A musician.
- Andrea Menard: An actress, playwright, and singer.
- Amanda Rheaume: A singer-songwriter.
- Sister Ray: A singer-songwriter.
- Laura Vinson: A musician.
- Ruby Waters: A musician.
Politicians, Lawyers, and Judges
- André Beauchemin: A politician in Manitoba.
- Rod Bruinooge: A Member of Parliament.
- Brian Bowman: The mayor of Winnipeg.
- Thelma J Chalifoux: The first Indigenous woman appointed to the Senate of Canada.
- Clément Chartier: The president of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples.
- David Chartrand: A leader of the Manitoba Metis Federation.
- Bertha Clark-Jones: A Cree-Métis activist and a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- Todd Ducharme: The first Métis judge appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- Shelly Glover: A Member of Parliament.
- Carole James: A leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party.
- Rick Laliberte: A Member of Parliament.
- Glen McCallum: The president of Métis Nation—Saskatchewan.
- Bob McLeod: A member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.
- D'Arcy McNickle: A writer, Native American activist, and professor.
- Gerald Morin: The president of the Métis National Council.
- Derrick O'Keefe: An editor and leader in the Canadian anti-war movement.
- Dan Vandal: A Member of Parliament.
Military Heroes
- Francis Godon: A member of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles during the Second World War.
- Henry Norwest: A skilled sniper during the First World War.
Sports Stars
- Calen Addison: A professional ice hockey player for the Minnesota Wild.
- Arron Asham: A professional ice hockey player.
- René Bourque: A professional ice hockey player.
- Sharon Bruneau: A bodybuilder and fitness model.
- Kyle Chipchura: A professional ice hockey player.
- Connor Dewar: A professional ice hockey player for the Minnesota Wild.
- Kerri Einarson: A national curling champion.
- Theoren Fleury: A professional ice hockey player.
- Terry Fox: The creator of the Marathon of Hope, a famous run for cancer research.
- Travis Hamonic: A professional ice hockey player for the Ottawa Senators.
- Dwight King: A professional ice hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings.
- Heather Mandoli: A Canadian Olympic rower.
- Anthony Carelli: A professional wrestler known as Santino Marella.
- Vic Mercredi: The Atlanta Flames' first-round draft pick.
- Kevin O'Toole: The 1996 North American light heavyweight bodybuilding champion.
- Wade Redden: An NHL defenceman.
- Sheldon Souray: An NHL defenceman.
- Bryan Trottier: An NHL Hall of Fame centre.
Other Notable People
- Siera Bearchell: The winner of Miss Universe Canada 2016.
- Tantoo Cardinal: A well-known actress.
- Roseanne Supernault: An actress.
- Zoe Todd: An academic.
See also
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