Term: Metis / Métis

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2019-11-15

Definition:

One of three distinct groups of people recognized as "Aboriginal" in the Constitution Act (1982), the others being First Nation and Inuit. The Metis are known as "the children of the Fur Trade", whose origin was mixed First Nation and European ancestry. The Metis have a unique culture and language (Michif ) in the world that draws on their diverse ancestral origins, such as Ojibway, Cree, Gaelic and French. For more information please visit: Michif Language

Note: In Manitoba, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) do not use the accent in the spelling of the word Metis.

Related terms 

• Aboriginal Peoples
• First Nation / First Nations
• Indian
• Indigenous Peoples / Indigenous Peoples in Canada
• Inuit
• Metis Population Database
• Metis Regions
• Non-Status First Nations
• Registered First Nations
• Status Indian
• Treaty Indian

Links 

• Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) Web Site
• Metis Population Size By Manitoba Regions - (Martens et al., 2010)

References 

• Katz A, Avery Kinew K, Star L, Taylor C, Koseva I, Lavoie J, Burchill C, Urquia M, Basham A, Rajotte L, Ramayanam V, Jarmasz J, Burchill S. The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nation Peoples in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2019. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Martens PJ, Bartlett J, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Huq S, Romphf L, Sanguins J, Carter S, Bailly A. Profile of Metis Health Status and Healthcare Utilization in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)
• Martens PJ, Bond R, Jebamani L, Burchill C, Roos NP, Derksen S, Beaulieu M, Steinbach C, MacWilliam L, Walld R, Dik N, Sanderson D, Health Information and Research Committee AoMC, Tanner-Spence M, Leader A, Elias B, O'Neil J. The Health and Health Care Use of Registered First Nations People Living in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)