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The Great Upheaval of Acadia
In 1605, Samuel de Champlain moved to Port Royal and in doing so started what would be the first French settlement of the New World and a legacy that would carry on until today. Port Royal...
An Essay On One Man’s Metis Identity
This article was submitted to the OMFRC by one of our members, Joshua O'Reilly, and also represents a portion of his application for Medical School. Thank you so much for sharing, Joshua! It was a...
Community Spotlight: Karen Russell
Karen Russell is a community member who has an incredible talent for Metis beading. As part of our continuing focus on our community, we wanted to share her story. Karen was kind enough to answer...
The Festival of Saint John and St John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
– Dr Sandy Musclow, Naturopathic Physician, OMFRC Member Summer is the time of year where we yearn for sunshine, long days, warmth and to be in nature. While this time is not the hottest of the year...
A Conversation with Metis Sculptor Ernie Fauvelle
Talking to Ernie on the phone, it's difficult to imagine him as an 87 year old man. His jovial conversation and his ready laugh make him sound much younger, and it's only in the many moments where...
Community Spotlight: Monica Alexander
Gwe! Greetings! My name is Monica Alexander. I was born in Waterville, Me, and brought up in Western Massachusetts where I reside with my husband of 34 years and one very spoiled dog. I am a...
Community Spotlight: William Buchholtz (Pukinaage Makwa – Conquering Bear)
Submitted by: William Buchholtz – Metis Musician Member of OMFRC - Painted Feather Woodland Metis community William can be reached through: http://www.playingfromspirit.com/ Native American Flute,...
Laura Secord and the Natives – Heroes of Canada
Upper Canada in the late 1700's through to the early 1800's was an exploding melting pot, and while progress towards true countryhood was marching forward, the trials and tribulations of expansion...
The National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
This article was originally posted in our March 2014 Edition of Feathers In The Wind. Contributed by OMFRC member Rod Borghese, Architect, Artist, Metis. Upon graduation from the School of...