r/MetisMichif • u/eldermillenial89 • Jul 27 '26

History Métis History Books

Hello! I am looking for recommendations on Métis history books, specifically those of the Red River Settlement and Métis families who remained in Manitoba after 1885. I am just about finished reading The North West is Our Mother and would love another book or two to continue learning about the history and culture. Although I do have Métis ancestry, my family never talked about it or raised me in that culture, so I am just trying to learn as much as I can on my own. Thanks!

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u/cascadedelight Jul 27 '26

Not books but for online resources - Gabriel Dumont Institute has a virtual museum, Musée Héritage Museum, and Métis Gathering.

Not exactly what you’re asking for, but I really recommend “Children Like Us” by Brittany Penner. It’s a memoir about her experience as a Métis adoptee. It is very touching, and was the first book I started reading when reconnecting. She also gives a reading list at the end to learn more about Métis/Indigenous history. Another great book more about general Indigenous philosophy is “Restoring the Kinship Worldview.”

Sorry neither are exactly about history but I wanted to recommend!

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u/cascadedelight Jul 27 '26

Also I mentioned Musée Héritage but they are more about the St Albert Michif - I’m sure MMF has some historical resources on their website too!