For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived with the feeling of being in-between. Not quite fitting on either side of the fence, never “Indigenous enough” for some, never “settler enough” for others. If you’re Métis, you probably know this feeling well. It’s the ache of being asked, “How Indigenous are you?” as if your entire story could be measured, weighed, and found wanting. The truth is, we Métis are the living by-product of colonization. We are the children of two worlds,

After publishing The Battle for Métis Identity , I received numerous private messages from individuals and organizations eager to implement the ideas I shared. I want to be clear: I do this work not on behalf of any organization, but as a proud Métis person, for Métis people everywhere. Over the years, I have heard too many painful stories from our community, and I feel a responsibility to contribute something positive that can promote real change. The momentum around Métis i

For generations, Métis people have stood at the crossroads of cultures, forging a nation defined by resilience and kinship. Yet today, the struggle for Métis identity remains as fierce and complex as ever, shaped by external scrutiny, internal conflict, and the deep wounds left by colonialism. The cost of this struggle is not just cultural or political; it is profoundly personal, impacting the mental health and well-being of Métis individuals and communities. Caught Between W