Category Archives: Lac Ste. Anne

The “that isn’t traditional” meme.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by âpihtawikosisân

Dude.  Say it with me.  Traditions aren’t technology-dependent. I feel like I’ve said this so often, it should be indelibly emblazoned on the mind of every person who has ever lived, but the sad fact of my limited vocal reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal law, Culture, Injustice, Lac Ste. Anne, Representation of natives | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

You’re Métis? So which of your parents is an Indian?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

In a previous post, I described what it is like as an Alberta Métis to come to Quebec and realise that ‘Métis’ does not mean the same thing here.  I’m not a shut-in…I realised that there were different definitions out … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal law, Culture, First Nations, Half-breed, Kinship, Lac Ste. Anne, Métis, Metis beadwork, Michif, Pan-Indian, Pan-Métis, Representation of natives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 66 Comments

manitow-sâkahikanihk ohci nîya

Posted on July 14, 2011 by âpihtawikosisân

I haven’t been home in two years.  It surprises me that this is the longest I have ever been away from home.  Even when I was living in Inuvik, I flew down south at least twice a year, sometimes more. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Lac Ste. Anne, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Plains Cree, Stoney | 5 Comments