Self-Defined

A modern dictionary about us.
We define our words, but they don't define us.

Métis

Speech

noun

A distinct Indigenous culture originating from the children of intermarriages between First Nationspersons and European Settlers (most often French). The homeland of the Métis is considered the Canadian Prairies with the Red River Settlement being the most well known.

Something not quite right?

If you found a typo, would like to add another resource, or add nuance to this definition, please feel free to submit an issue or open a pull request.

Browse

Previous words

Next words