metis
/ˈmeɪtɪs/
noun
- A person of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, especially in Canada.
- The Metis community in Manitoba celebrates its unique culture and traditions.
- She proudly identifies as Metis and participates in traditional dancing.
- Many Metis people speak Michif, a language that blends French and Cree.
- The culture or people of mixed Indigenous and European heritage, especially in Canada.
- The Metis played a key role in the fur trade across western Canada.
- He wrote a book about the history of the Metis in the Red River region.
- Metis art often features floral beadwork and vibrant patterns.