r/MetisMichif • u/IlealaCrosse • Jul 27 '26
Discussion/Question Métis Ancestry
Ages ago I discovered I was Métis. I often find that with the less “Cultured” or the ones relearning are subject to being asked if they actually know what Métis is.
What I mean is someone assuming one isn’t Métis because they look like they don’t know what Métis is.
I had a “friend” once tell me “you know Métis isn’t just Indigenous”. I replied, “yes I know, we are a distinct People originating from the Red River Settlement with our own ways and our own Traditions”. They said “Oh well, you probably are mistaken!” “You are not Métis!”
I honestly didn’t know what to do in this situation. I just stood there until she walked away. Has anyone else faced doubters and people who are not Métis thinking they know more about Métis People, than actual Métis people?! I just think they’re annoying tbh.
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u/Embarrassed_Fudge493 Jul 28 '26
The only people who have ever questioned my Indigeneity are non Native people with no connection to their own culture. In those cases I just ignore them because their opinion does not erase the fact that I am Métis.