This book provides information on the development of the Métis nation from the 1600s to current day. It focuses on the distinct identity of the Métis and their sovereignty as a nation. Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont, the Resistance of 1885 and the preservation of the Michif language are prominent topics in the book. This resource explains government policies that were meant to diminish and destroy the Métis culture and celebrates the resilience and strength of the Métis. This book is part of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada series.--Ministry of Education website.

Alternate title: Canadian Geographic Indigenous peoples atlas of Canada. Alternate title: Canadian Geographic Atlas des peuples autochtones du Canada. Title in English and French ; text in English. Social Studies grade 5 (2010). Social Studies grade 6 (2009). History 10. History 20. History 30. Social Studies 10. Social Studies 30. Native Studies 10. Native Studies 20. Native Studies 30. Treaty Education grade 5. Treaty Education grade 6. Treaty Education 8.