Saint-Laurent, Manitoba: Evolving Métis Identities, 1850-1914 (Canadian Plains Studies(CPS)) - Softcover
For the past 25 years there has been great interest in the study of all aspects of the Red River Metis and their history. This has been paralleled by an increase in pride for, and greater affirmation of, Metis identity by the descendants of these first families. This is especailly true when one visits and speaks to the residents of the small Manitoba village of Saint-Laurent du Lac. However, this study contends that this was not always the case. Between 1850 and 1914 the residents of Saint-Laurent experienced a series of social and economic changes with both internal and extenal origins that affected them in a variety of ways. This author contends that , first, prior to 1880 the Metis of Saint-Laurent led a more diversified life than the Metis specialized in bison hunting. Second, their self-identification as MEtis did not follow clear and steadfast "rules" as has been argued in past studies. Third, economic variations within the lakeshore community had been growing from 1850 onward and produced complex social inter-relationships that affected self-identity. After 1914, only a fraction of the descendants of families identified as "Metis" in 1870 considered themselves or were considered by others as being of Metis origin. The reasons for such identification had more to do with economic well-being, lifestyle and class position than with genealogy and ancestry.
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- PublisherUniversity of Regina Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0889771731
- ISBN 13 9780889771734
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages137
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; light wear to inside corners; small nick to back bottom edge; otherwise spine straight and uncreased; very minimal wear; Between 1850 and 1914 the residents of saint-Laurent experienced a series of social and economic changes with both internal and external origins that affected them in a variety of ways. this author contends that, first, prior to 1880 to Metis of Saint-Laurent led a more diversified life than the Metis specialized in bison hunting. Second, their self-identification as Metis did not follow clear and steadfast "rules" as has been argued in past studies. Third, economic variations within the lakeshore community had been growing from 1850 onward and produced complex social interrelationships that affected self-identity. after 1914 only a fraction of the descendants of families identified and "Metis" in 1870 considered themselves or were considered by others as being of Metis origin. The reasons for such identification had more to do with economic well-being, lifestyle and class position than with genealogy and ancestry. Seller Inventory # 007053
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