Today marks the beginning of Métis Week, a time to celebrate the culture, history and contributions of Métis people. This week is formed around Louis Riel Day, which is held every year on November 16th across Canadian Métis homelands. This date marks the anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution in 1885, and also serves as a celebration the preservation of Métis culture and heritage.
As we continue to create space for Indigenous ways of knowing on campus, we are offering a Métis culture learning session hosted by Métis graduate and current StMU employee, Alysha Akins, on Wednesday, November 16th in room C111. Additionally, Chelsea Belcourt, a contract faculty member of our English department, has prepared a comprehensive list of Métis literature recommendations.
Lunch and Learn Activity in room C111 on Wednesday, November 16th
Students, staff and faculty are invited and encouraged to join us on Wednesday, November 16th in room C111 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm to learn more about the history, culture and contributions of Métis people.
Bring your own lunch and grab a seat to learn more about:
· The new MNA Constitution
· The significance of Louis Riel Day
· Resources available to Métis students
· Métis literature
Métis literature recommendations
Poetry:
A Really Good Brown Girl by Marilyn Dumont
River Woman by Katherena Vermette
Whitemud Walking by Matthew James Weigel
nedi nezu by Tenille K. Campbell
Louis: The Heretic Poems by Gregory Scofield
Memoir/Non-fiction:
Halfbreed by Maria Campbell
Thunder Through my Veins by Gregory Scofield
Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Issues by Chelsea Vowel
Fiction Novels:
The Break by Katherena Vermette
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline
Buffalo is the new Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel
Graphic Novels:
A Girl Called Echo Series by Katherena Vermette
Four Faces of the Moon by Amanda Strong
