On this day 140 years ago, Louis Riel died in #Regina. Today, we honour the life, legacy, and the fight of #LouisRiel for #Metis rights and recognition.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay I am thankful for the resilience of the Ojibwe Language Keepers! ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/%E2%AC%85%EF... Miigwech!!!🪶

#Hill57 #MTMichif Examining Hill57 residents is a Pemmican Pouch of knowledge! Below is the death certificate of John Romell LaPierre. He is born at St. Peter's Mission during the time Louis Riel was teaching in Montana. He is documented as a resident of #Hill57 at the time of his death, age 73.

Honoring Louis Riel, born Oct 22, 1844 — a Métis leader, visionary, and defender of our rights, language & land. His spirit of resistance and pride still guides us today. ✊🏽✨ #LouisRiel #MétisPride #RielLives #RedRiverResistance #IndigenousHistory #LandBack

Today's #Montana #MTMichif learning curve has me examining the 1880 U.S. Census of Pembina, the Village of Wallhalla. #Anishinaabe What intrigues my curiosity is the last name on pg.13/18 of this record is Alexis Langis & Family. Other names, Charles Cuthbert Grant & Mary Gingras. #Métis/#Michif

South of the medicine, the term "National Day for Truth & Reconciliation" does not exist... Lenard Peltier interview is medicine on #NDTR. ⬇️🖱💻🖥📱 youtu.be/eBvNsS0CeBA?...

Boon Swayr! (good evening in michif) #MTMichif 👀⬅️Exploring historical 1900 U.S. census records of Montana and I noticed a half-breed Cree Camp is documented in the Lewis Clark County. 👀➡️Data has John Swane, father from England with a racial designation as Indian. Land location: Twp 18 Range 7

Boon matayn! (Michif for good morning) 🌞🌅 This discovery motivates me to document our shared historical community. Becoming resourceful as #RoadAllowanceIndians, The Hill 57 residents documented on the 1940 U.S. Census of Great Falls are listed in this thread. #Hill57 #MTMichif #Anishinaabe 🧵⬇️👀 /1

Pierre Gauthier of Verennes New France with BIO. #Métis #Michif BIO-W. Raymond Wood, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Today's #MTMichif learning curve reveals Sinopah Mountain. Sinopah-meaning kit fox woman, was born to Chief Lone Walker. She would marry Hugh Munro of the Hudson's Bay Company & American Fur Co. 👀⬅️Sinoah MT. 👀➡️⬆️Hugh Munro with Bally Powell 👀➡️⬇️H.Munro BIO HBCA.

#OnThisDay 📅 164 years ago great grand uncle François Langan(Longé) was baptized at White Horse Plain. Michif: tipishkum- Birthday🎂 Ojibwe: Dibishkam- he/she has a birthday!🎂 He married Genevieve Lafournaise @ Wolf Point.💒💍 Happy birthday Uncle Frank! Please hug our Aunty Myrt from above!

Charles Cuthbert, son of Cuthbert shows up in my research as a prisoner in the 1900 U.S. Census as Cuthbert. He is an inmate along with the Brien & Houle family members. He is 65 years of age and eventually lives his last years with his family. #Pembina #Métis #Michif #LittleShellTribe

Image below is an indexed map of land at Turtle Mountain c1910. I have circled the homestead of Cuthbert Grant, and discovered Adele McKay is his Neighbour! #Métis #Michif #Anishinaabe

⬅️⬆️Sinopah's daughter Amelia saw the old Northwest transform! ⬅️⬇️Harvey Alexander Fox takes Amelia as his wife in 1880 @ Burleigh, Dakota Territory. She would witness the birth of North & South Dakota. #MTMichif #Métis #Blackfoot ➡️⬆️Harvey A Fox is a Private in Custer's army. ➡️⬇️Cited in his obituary.

But these nine respected hunters and warriors stood strong, chosen by their people for leadership and loyalty. Many of you may recognize your ancestors’ names among them. 🪶

Pictures paint a thousand words! Here are the (La Verendrye) Gaulthier Brothers of Verennes Quebec. This epic journey predates David Thompson & Lewis & Clark.

After introductions on August 22, 2025 I presented the Genealogy report before breaking out into open microphone. Each council member's genealogy fan is listed within the contents of this segment. 🖥️📱💻📺⤵️ 🟠https://youtu.be/QqD-e02E1cU?si=wsis3nkEptwpPAbm🟠

Versatile and made from materials from the homeland, the #RedRiverCart is more than just a wagon!

Tonight’s full moon, Sunday, September 7, 2025, is Wabaabagaa-giizis, the Changing Leaves Moon, in Anishinaabe tradition. It marks when leaves turn and fall, signaling autumn. In some regions, it’s also called Binaakwe-giizis, the Falling Leaves Moon.

Wonderful time at the #Chokecherry festival in #Lewistown #Montana Rep-ing #Michif #Metis

#RedRiverCart #Mètis/#Michif Overland freighting was replaced by the railroad. The Red River Cart is an engineering marvel as an amphibious vehicle!

On August 22, 2025 the Montana Michif Heritage Foundation proudly sponsored a gathering! We share the introduction segment as the first release of our episode: 'Genealogy & Blood Quantum of the Little Shell Tribe Executive Council' 💻🖥️📺⤵️ 🟠https://youtu.be/bW72lI7pbtM?si=kCc__N2p2au0QAag🟠

Henry Roe Cloud ictnews.org/news/lest-we...

Saskatoon berries. Translation in #Michif Lii pwayr😋. www.metismuseum.ca/michif_dicti...

🌿🍇 Little berries, big flavor! Fresh Saskatoons are summer in every bite 😋 #BerryGood #WildHarvest

Today's #Métis/#Michif learning has me examining the Half Breed Scrip of the Chippewas of Lake Superior. The images below are the beginning of the list of names who received half-breed scrip. Beginning pg.24 🧐⬅️ Ending on pg.38/346🧐➡️ Link to image: archive.org/details/cihm...

🎻✨ The great Métis fiddle player Chug Morin 🎶 played Teardrop Waltz 💧💃 at the Métis celebration 🎊 in Lewistown, Montana 🏔️ in August 2025 📅

#Metis #Michif

Honored to have our dear friend Lenny Foster — Leonard Peltier’s spiritual advisor — open our Zoom with prayer tonight. 🙏 His lifelong advocacy for Indian people and through the American Indian Treaty Council inspires us all. 🪶✨

Beneath the wide prairie sky, the battle standard flag danced in the wind, while our fearless Métis warriors fought with fire and spirit at the legendary Battle of Batoche.

🌸 Not a new piece, but such a beautiful read. 💫 I’m so proud to see our friend, matriarch, and elder advisor Sarah LeDeau honored in it, along with many others you’ll recognize. 🌎💜 share.google/o0vJOzvbOG6O...

Beneath the wide prairie sky, the battle standard flag danced in the wind, while our fearless Métis warriors fought with fire and spirit at the legendary Battle of Batoche.

Honored to have our dear friend Lenny Foster — Leonard Peltier’s spiritual advisor — open our Zoom with prayer tonight. 🙏 His lifelong advocacy for Indian people and through the American Indian Treaty Council inspires us all. 🪶✨

Topic: Exploring the Genealogy & Blood Quantum of Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians "Tribal Council" Time: Aug 22, 2025, 6:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/8962522018...

#MontanaMetis #CypressHills #BuffaloBrigade #WeAreStillHere suno.com/s/vwNs32upqc...

*Debwewin-Truth- To know all these things. Gwekwaadziwin-Honesty-Be honest when facing any situation. #7SacredTeachings🪶

Learn & study Michif! michif.org/dictionary/

Michif phrase of the day! ♾️ Ki wii itootaan chiin aen festivaal takwahiminawnaw🍒? Are you going to the Chokecherry Festival?

What an amazing night. youtu.be/q-x2IDI8_CA?...

#ICYMI The Genealogy of Sarah Ledeau, hereditary granddaughter to Mistahi Makwa & Wapasha(Red Leaf) is now available on our You Tube Channel. #Michif #Anishinaabe #Cree Click to watch:👀💻⬇️ youtu.be/q-x2IDI8_CA?...

Genealogy & Lineage Forum Explore the Little Shell Tribal Council’s blood quantum and lineage standards. Join us to share history, ask questions, and discuss how these rules impact our community. 📅 Friday, August 22 🕡 6:30 PM (MST) 📍 Zoom — Meeting ID: 896 2522 0181 | Passcode: 517527

Gwekwadziwiwn (Truth)🪶 Does the Little Shell Tribe executive council meet the Blood Quantum Criteria imposed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs? Join us! 👇🏽

🔥 More than chiefs, they were firekeepers of Métis identity and protectors of our lands. Let’s honor their courage and carry their spirit forward. 🌬️🧡 #MétisPride #PembinaMétis #HonoringOurAncestors

🌾✨ THE MÉTIS CHIEFS OF 1850 ✨🌾 Honoring the Métis Warriors and Leaders of Pembina. In 1850, U.S. Major Samuel Wood tried to organize the Métis—then called “half-breeds” by officials—into a 9-person council to separate them from full-blood Indigenous peoples.

✨ The Southern Michif for Learners app is now public! Hear, speak, explore, and share Michif in ways that are active and connected to community. Available on iOS, Mac, and Android. #SouthernMichif #Michif #LanguageRevitalization #Métis