"Who are you?", whispers the voice in the wind. "You are Métis." What does this strange word mean? A young girl watches her father to understand the unfamiliar label. Through a series of vignettes centred around her dad, the child interacts with her riverlot surroundings and delights in her Métis way of life.
Discover the joy and vibrancy of the Métis culture from a child's perspective. Feel the author's pride in her Métis identity, and her love for her father, as she relives childhood memories.
Karen Hourie Ellefson grew up near High Bluff on "The Farm of the Century", the oldest family owned farm in Manitoba. She is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, and a strong advocate for Indigenous ways of knowledge and learning. Karen lives near Calgary, Alberta.
Leah Dorion is a Métis artist raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A teacher, painter, filmmaker and writer, Leah views her Métis heritage as providing her with a unique bridge for knowledge that connects all people. She has numerous creative projects to her credit, including books for children, gallery showings of her art works, and numerous video documentaries that showcase Métis culture and history. Leah's paintings honour the spiritual strength of Indigenous women and the sacred feminine.
Click below to see a slideshow of several images from the book.
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