Like many historic Métis communities in what is now Ontario, much of the Abitibi Inland Métis Community, including those living at Moose...

The Abitibi Inland Métis Community was known for its distinctive building practices that drew upon both First Nation and European...

New Year’s has long been an important day of celebration in many Métis communities. For some, the date was marked with happy visiting...

On July 18, 1876, Abitibi Inland Métis Community member, Reverend John Saunders (Sanders), published an autobiography chronicling his...

In 1870, after a decade-long career with the Hudson’s Bay Company, John Saunders was ready for a change. Inspired by his former teacher,...

At the age of 14, despite being considered “too small and too young” by some, John Saunders formally entered the fur trade, becoming a...