Indigenous Peoples of Alberta

The Canadian Encyclopedia provides a timeline of the life of Métis leader Louis Riel. Scroll to the right or use your mouse's trackball to find events and related resources.

A short film in honour of Louis Riel's 175th birthday on October 22, 2019.

Often referred to as the Father of Manitoba, Louis Riel, the leader of the Métis people of the Canadian Prairies, sought to preserve Métis rights and culture during a turbulent time in Canadian history.

Two videos that introduce Métis jigging to students.

This site from the Government of Manitoba describes the history of Louis Riel Day. Review the links on the left side to find biographical information about Louis Riel and learn about key events in his life.

Host Melissa Ridgen and her guests dig deep into the discussion about what makes the Métis, Métis.

This cookbook is available for free download and is filled with great tasting and healthy recipes.

Brianna a Métis fiddler, shares her knowledge on the history behind the Métis fiddle and its importance to Métis culture and traditions.

A podcast that explores the past, present and future landscape of Métis culture.

This site documents the history of Métis people in Western Canada generally and specifically in Alberta.

Do you enjoy dancing? Have you tried the Red River Jig? Learn more about the Red River Jig, and how to dance from Brigid an Interpreter from Métis Crossing accompanied by Fiddler Brianna!

This Council represents the Métis Nation nationally and internationally.

This organization is the representative voice on behalf of Métis people in Alberta.

A video that discusses the Métis sash which is worn by Métis people. What is it used for? Why do they wear it?

Presentation slides and activities for teachers of Grades 5-10 students. This resource focuses on the Métis experience of Residential Schools

A lesson plan for K-4 students that uses Bannock as the medium for exploring Métis ideas of identity and community

Lesson plans for grade 5 students that show how Métis ideas of community and kinship differ from mainstream Western ideas.

A lesson plan for early elementary students from the Rupertsland Institute that explores Métis ideas of identity and community

Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning (RCTL) proudly offers a large selection of Métis Education Resources for lifelong learning.

On this site you can access two seasons of videos featuring Leah Dorian reading her own books that express the Métis culture.

The online virtual museum includes extensive information on Métis people in Canada including archival, art, music and oral tradition collections and learning resources

Browse Michif words or phrases in this online dictionary. Click on the speaker icon to hear the word spoken aloud.

This video explains who the Métis people are. It was produced by the Métis Nation of Alberta and Rupertsland Institute.