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Metis is one of several terms used to describe people of mixed native and European origin. The word métis is an old French word meaning "mixed." Other terms that have been used include mixed blood, bois brûlé, michif, and country-born. Today the term Metis refers to a distinct group of people who have a common history and heritage.
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The word "METIS" comes from the Latin miscere, meaning "to mix"; and was used originally to describe the children of Indian mothers and European fathers. Another term for the Metis is derived from the Ojibwa (Indians) word wissakodewinmi, which means "half-burnt woodsmen", describing their lighter complexion in comparison to that of full-blood Indians. The French picked up the translation and often used the term Bois Brule, or "burnt-wood" for the Metis. They were ... called by various other names including: Country-born, Black Scots, Métis anglaise, The Flower Bead Work People, The Buffalo People, Breeds and Half-breeds. One consistent characteristic that describes the Metis is implicit in the name the Cree gave them o-tee-paym-soo-wuk, which means "their own boss" or "people who own themselves".
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The origins of the sash reflect the diversity of the Metis experience. The finger-weaving technique used to make the sash were firmly established in Eastern Woodland Indian traditions. The technique created tumplines, garters and other useful household articles and items of clothing. Plant fibres were used prior to the introduction of wool. Wool and the sash, as an article of clothing, were introduced to the Eastern Woodland people by Europeans. The Six Nations Confederacy, Potowatami and other Indian nations of the area blended the two traditions into the finger woven sash.
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Not all metis are raised in Garou society.... Because they are trapped in Crinos until First Change, they must be kept out of sight of humans. In an urban or suburban sept, this means they spend the majority of their childhood locked away from people and not even allowed outside. At small septs, they may well be the only metis, so will have no one to interact or play with, stunting their emotional growth. They may have extreme difficulty coping with groups of people once they undergo first change, and lack basic social skills for dealing with both humans AND wolves.
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Although the Federal Government provided Metis claims research monies between 1976 and 1978, no further action has been taken since that time to deal with the issue as a statutory right of the majority of Metis people. Federal authorities in the past have vacillated between offering an acknowledgment of the historical and legal basis for Metis claims, and dredging up various technicalities to postpone the inevitable day when proper dues have to be paid. Such a day may not be far off if the case now before the courts re-affirm the validity of Metis claims.
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