Otipemisiwak Métis Government

The True Canadians

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Conversations organized around themes explored in a new book about the cultural and political resurgence of Canada's Métis, a people truly born of this land. We’ll get to know the leaders, the artists, and the executives who are defining what it means to be Métis in the twenty-first century, and we’ll talk about the ongoing campaigns to win recognition, forge a stronger sense of community, and advance genuine reconciliation with other Canadians.

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Otipemisiwak Métis Government

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Introducing The True Canadians 15.01.2024 3:22

For over two centuries, the Métis have fought for recognition as an Indigenous people and as a Nation. It’s a story worth telling, but until recently, it hasn’t been heard enough. The title of this podcast and the book refers to the fact that the Métis truly are people born of this land — well before Canada became a country of its own. Your host is David Wylynko , a media consultant, writer, for...