Laura Forsythe University of Winnipeg Faculty of Education Taanshi kiyawaaw. Hello how are you all Laura Forsythe d-ishinikaashon. My name is Laura Forsythe Ma famii kawyesh Roostertown d-oshciwak my family along time ago was from Rooster town. Anoch ma famii Winnipeg Wikiwak. Today my family lives in Winnipeg. Ma Parenti…

The Mamawi Project has always been about coming together to strengthen relationships, elevating the voices and leadership of Métis youth, and sharing and learning with each other. …

Celebrating — Tressa Beaulieu Where are you from? I am a Métis woman with Indigenous heritage originating from Treaty 3 lands; home to the Saulteaux band of the Ojibwa people. I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario and now currently residing as a guest on Treaty 1, the original lands of…

Celebrating — Kate Gillis Where are you from? I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. My Métis roots are grounded in the Red River region, predominantly in St. Laurent. As a Métis person how do you walk in a way that honours your responsibilities to our nation, other Indigenous…

Celebrating — Madelaine McCracken Where are you from? I am currently on Treaty 7 territory and have my affirmed citizenship to the Métis Nation of Alberta. However, I was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and my Métis relations are in Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 being Duck Bay, St. Laurent, and…

Celebrating — Garrick Schmidt Where are you from? Katepwa, Saskatchewan (The Valley) As a Métis person how do you walk in a way that honours your responsibilities to our nation, other Indigenous communities, the land and waters? I pride myself in the teachings that I do on the community that…

Celebrating – Giniw Graham Paradis Where are you from? Michif/Wiisakodewin from Penetanguishene with roots in Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta. Currently residing as a guest on Anishinaabe akiing southern Ontario. As a Métis person how do you walk in a way that honours your responsibilities to our nation, other Indigenous communities…

Celebrating Samson LaMontagne Where are you from? Ohci niya Regina, Saskatchewan. As a Métis person how do you walk in a way that honours your responsibilities to our nation, other Indigenous communities, the land and waters? Tan’si kiya wow nitotimak, Samson LaMontagne nisihkason! How are you doing my friends, my…

Celebrating — Mitchell Huguenin Where are you from? Penetanguishene As a Métis person how do you walk in a way that honours your responsibilities to our nation, other Indigenous communities, the land and waters? I honour my ancestors by teaching about how they contributed in shaping both me and this country. What medicines do you carry that have helped you on your path? My family instilled in me important values that help me navigate life in a good and balanced way. I’ve been gifted with a loud and confident voice, which helps me share our histories with others.