ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Metis people

Okay kiddo, let me explain what Metis people are. Metis people are kind of like a unique group of people in Canada. They are people who have both Indigenous and European backgrounds.

You know how sometimes kids can have traits from both their mom and dad? Well, that's kind of like what being Metis means. They have traits from both Indigenous peoples and people from Europe.

The Metis people have their own unique culture, language, and traditions that are different from both Indigenous and European cultures. They have a long history in Canada and have played an important role in shaping the country.

Now, sometimes being Metis can be confused with being First Nations or Inuit. But they are actually a different group of Indigenous peoples. Whereas First Nations and Inuit people have cultural and linguistic connections with their ancestors and territories, Metis people have an ancestral history that is more mixed between Indigenous and European.

In summary, Metis people are a group of people in Canada with mixed Indigenous and European backgrounds, who have their own unique culture and history. They are important to Canadian history and identity.