This painting of Fort Garry in 1869, was one of many.  Lionel Stephenson was only 15 years old
when he was commissioned to paint the Fort for soldiers to take home with them for souvenirs.  
These paintings are being found in various places - i.e. attics, private collections, etc.
Painting of Fort Garry - 1869
Lionel Stephenson
Michif Metis Museum Artifact

The Michif Historical &
Cultural Preservation Society



The Michif Métis Museum
in British Columbia

The Michif Historical & Cultural Preservation Society hosts the only Michif
Métis Museum of it's kind in the Province of British Columbia and is solely
dedicated to the preservation of the Michif Métis Culture and Traditions....



There are Aboriginal People recognized by the
Canadian Constitution:

Who are the Métis people?
People of mixed First Nations and European ancestry who identify themselves as Métis people and are accepted as
such by a M
étis community and or its leadership.  They are distinct from First Nations, Inuit or non-Aboriginal
peoples.  The M
étis history and culture draws on diverse ancestral origins such as Ojibway and Cree, Scottish,
Irish, French. (Government of Alberta definition)

M
étis are people who self-identify as Métis and are not registered under the Indian Act (Government of Manitoba
definition)

Article 10 of the M
étis Nation Saskatchewan Constitution defines "Métis" as:

'M
étis' means an Aboriginal person who self-identifies as Métis, who is distinct from Indian and Inuit & is a
descendant of those M
étis who received or were entitled to receive land grants and / or Scrip under the provision
of the Manitoba Act, 1870 or the Dominion Lands Act, as enacted from time to time.  A person of Aboriginal descent
who is accepted by the M
étis Nation and / or Métis Community.

( Amended Dec. 13 / 97 )

We are a proud nation who's history and traditions date back to the early 1600's. Our culture is a rich and vigorous
one. We invite you to share and learn about our people here on our site. This page is dedicated to preserving our
culture and our proud heritage.


The new location for the Michif Métis Museum is:
337 Bernard Rd. Vavenby BC.  Phone - 250-676-0096

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR 'EVENTS CALENDAR' PAGE....ALSO, NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTICES ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE....

The Michif Historical & Cultural Preservation Society is a non-profit society and is registered with the
Registrar of Companies in Victoria, BC

The purposes of the Society are:

-  To record and document the history of M
étis people;
-  To preserve the unique cultural identity of the M
étis people;
-  To record and preserve the unique language of M
étis people;
-  To educate Métis people as to their traditions and distinct cultural identity;
-  To educate the public at large as to the important historical role that the M
étis  
people have played in the development of Canada as a Nation;
-  To promote and preserve the advancement and preservation of M
étis
Literature, Music and Dances;
-  To establish and operate a museum for the purposes of educating the public
about the unique history, culture, language, music, dance, traditions and
identity of the M
étis people.

The Michif Historical & Cultural Preservation Society will be able to provide a Receipt in the near future for
the Purposes of Income Tax, if the donation meets the minimum requirements as defined by Canada
Customs and Revenue Agency
.

For more information, please contact:Dale R. Haggerty (Curator)
Phone: 1-250-676-0096 or email us at: metismuseum@yahoo.ca
At present, part of the Michif Métis Museum artifacts are on tour in Alberta, in a
village called Delia, a display can be viewed at the Michif Muse
é....
Other displays will be set up in the Lower Mainland area by request.
Please call: Our Cultural Director, Derrick Whiteskycloud at:
604-594-6445 for information.
An interesting story regarding one our our Métis Veterans....please go to the Veteran's
page as well as our Métis Memorial Page....to read the full story.
Now Available for the First Time on DVD
Voices of Métis Elder's
A two-hour presentation by our Métis Elder's of their wisdom and experiences
Please go to our Metis Crafts Page for full details....)
                           IMPORTANT NOTICE!

If you have information about this dress or the owner, please contact: Alice Besito, Financial Aide Worker, West &
Central Regions, Phone: 604-847-3299 / Fax: 604-847-3280 - Click on picture for larger view....













WOMENS TRADITIONAL DANCE REGALIA FOUND IN VANCOUVER DUMPSTER.  This Traditional Buckskin outfit was
found in the garbage at Capilano area Vancouver.....We are trying to assist in finding the owner to it. We would
appreciate if you could print & post a color picture as well as forward this email to anyone you may think might
recognize it, if enough people see it, we're bound to find the owner. It is suspected that it may come from Alberta
or the States Thanks for your help in locating the owner of this outfit.

If you have information about this dress or the owner, please contact: Alice Besito, Financial Aide Worker, West &
Central Regions, Phone: 604-847-3299 / Fax: 604-847-3280 Renee Peters - NCB Program Assistant, Building #5 - 7201
Vedder Road , Chilliwack, BC Direct line: 604-824-2679