About This Guide
Understanding our purpose, audience, and commitment to respectful Métis research
Website Purpose
This website is designed to provide a clear, respectful, and practical step-by-step guide for researching Métis family history.
Primary Goals:
Our Commitment
- Promote preservation of Métis culture
- Support well-sourced research practices
- Respect Métis self-determination
- Encourage community validation
Who This Guide Is For
This resource is intended for:
Métis Individuals & Families
Beginning or continuing their journey to trace their ancestry and connect with their heritage.
- First-time researchers
- Experienced family historians
- Those seeking citizenship documentation
Community Members
Seeking to document family histories for cultural preservation or citizenship applications.
- Métis Nation members
- Local community historians
- Cultural preservation advocates
Educators & Researchers
Looking for Métis-specific research strategies, sources, and context.
- Academic researchers
- Professional genealogists
- Teachers and educators
Interested Learners
Anyone interested in learning about Métis history, identity, and genealogy, with a commitment to accuracy and respect.
- History enthusiasts
- Cultural researchers
- Respectful allies
Our Approach
Accessible Structure
The content is structured to be accessible to beginners, while also providing in-depth information and resources for those with more experience in genealogical research.
For Beginners:
- Step-by-step guidance
- Clear explanations
- Getting started sections
For Experienced Researchers:
- Advanced strategies
- Detailed source information
- Complex record analysis
Ethical Foundation
The guide emphasizes the importance of community acceptance, historical context, and ethical research, in keeping with the aims and values of Métis organizations and the broader Métis Nation.
Core Values:
- Community acceptance
- Historical accuracy
- Cultural respect
- Ethical research
- Self-determination
- Responsible sharing
Guiding Principles
Respect & Accuracy
All research approaches are grounded in respect for Métis communities and commitment to historical accuracy.
Community Connection
Emphasis on connecting with and being validated by Métis communities and organizations.
Evidence-Based
Focus on documenting research with proper sources and avoiding unsupported claims.
Important Note
This guide is an educational resource and does not replace the need for community engagement or official validation processes. Métis identity is determined by Métis communities themselves, and this website supports that principle while providing tools for responsible research.
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