I’ve noticed that reclaiming our identity and personal power can feel unsettling, not just for ourselves, but for the systems around us. This discomfort isn’t new. It’s woven into our history as Métis people. The Personal Unsettling For many of us, stepping into our Métis identity means facing old fears: Am I “enough”? Will I be accepted? What will my family, colleagues, or community think? The act of reclaiming our stories, our ceremonies, and our voices is deeply personal,