Canada's Metis: Forgotten, But Not Lost

The Métis of Canada, mixed-blood French, European and aboriginal people, have, at times, been relegated to second-class stature, even though most status aboriginals do not have "pure bloodlines." Many Métis resent not receiving the benefits accorded aboriginals with official status. They believe they are, in some ways, a forgotten people. This program follows the evolution of the rich Métis culture, from Louis Riel's time to the present