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A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Sellier
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A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. Artist: Sellier
A French Metis, Canada, 19th century. A Metis is a person born to parents who belong to different groups defined by visible physical differences, regarded as racial. In Canada, the term usually designates a constitutionally recognized individual born of an Aboriginal group descended primarily from the marriages of Scottish and French men to Cree, Saulteaux, and Ojibway women in southern Ruperts Land starting in the late 17th century, and the marriages of French women to Ojibway men starting in Quebec in the middle 17th century
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Aboriginal Canada Canadian Posing Rifle Sellier Metis
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This print captures the essence of a French Metis individual in 19th century Canada. The artist, Sellier, skillfully portrays the subject's direct gaze and confident pose, offering a glimpse into their unique heritage and identity. A Metis person is born to parents belonging to different racial groups defined by visible physical differences. In Canada, this term specifically refers to individuals recognized constitutionally as descendants of Scottish and French men who married Cree, Saulteaux, and Ojibway women in southern Ruperts Land from the late 17th century onwards. Additionally, it includes those born from marriages between French women and Ojibway men dating back to Quebec in the mid-17th century. The photograph showcases the subject sitting with a rifle or gun beside them—a powerful symbol that hints at their connection to warfare or hunting practices prevalent during that era. Their traditional headdress further emphasizes their cultural roots. As we delve into this remarkable image captured by Sellier, we are transported back in time to witness an important chapter in Canadian history. It serves as a reminder of the diverse origins that make up our nation's rich tapestry—where people from various backgrounds came together through marriage and created a distinct community known as Metis.
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