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1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)
English, with interpretation in French
Online
1.5 hours
All public servants at all levels
The Métis in Canada have long been misunderstood. At times they have been described as mixed blood or mixed ancestry within dominant historical narratives, but they have rarely been understood within conceptual frameworks of their own creation.
This inspirational event features leading Métis scholars, who will discuss the history of the Métis Nation and how Métis family and social orders contribute to how Métis nationhood is defined today.
Participants will learn about how the Métis established their nationhood and culture, their current challenges, and how the Métis Nation is currently positioning itself for its own political, social and economic development in the future.
Speaker(s)
Brenda Macdougall, Chair of Métis Research, Faculty of Arts, University of Ottawa
Chris Andersen, Dean, Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta
Cassidy Caron, President, Métis National Council
Moderator
Cara Vandale, Director, Indigenous Learning, Outreach and Engagement Division, Public Sector Operations and Inclusion Branch, Canada School of Public Service
