Other Aboriginal Nations migrated to North America and are not indigenous, but previous owners of the land of North America. The Metis are a creation of the history of North American. They came into being from the clash and mixing of two distinct cultures when the New World came into being. The Metis nation was instrumental in the formation of Canada and deserves special recognition for their huge contribution to the evolvement of our wonderful country. The recognition of mixed blood people is not unknown in our world.
Metis culture is as distinct a culture as any others found in the world.
Some of the interesting things the Metis contributed to our world and that continue to be a part of the Canadian culture and identity are listed on my Interesting facts page. The Metis' struggle for recognition and protection of their rights is the history of Canada. The Metis were the trail-blazers who led explorers, missionaries and traders westward and inland. They acted as middlemen between advancing European settlement and the Indian bands. They acted as interpreters when treaties with Indians were negotiated.