Sang-mêlé, half-breed, Metif, Acadien Mikmaks, Metis-Acadiens, Half Breed Acadian Indians, Metis, Metive, Mitifs, Mulastres, Créoles, are the many names that have been used to define our ancestors in the eastern part of Canada. There are traces of us in many archives and historical documents. Oral histories have been passed down in many of our families about our existence. We have been collecting the pieces for a few years and we will start to share them here. We are not after “rights”, the goal is to draw an image, see where we are from and how we are connected.

““We are a unique random variation of the many indigenous identity of this world, our ancestors were humble and simple people, that were never loud in the history books.””
Marie Gionet, Bas-Caraquet circa 1935
“It is not the part of an historian to endeavor to explain away, or modify what is displeasing to him, or his friends; or to ignore documents on the other side of a disputed question. He should carefully examine all sources of information, compare them, weigh them conscientiously, and read doubtful ones in the light of those that are authentic. Who does not do this and much more, is not an historian; he is either a partisan, or a mere dabbler in history.”
— Archbishop O'Brien, Halifax Herald 1886

 

What drives us

The purpose of this site is also to ensure that correct information is made available. We want to stop the perpetuation of incorrect/made up ancestors by the internet/online trees by busting a few myths and sharing facts. We want to stay away from the political debates surrounding how people should identity and focus on research.

We have no political attachment to any association. We do not « vouch » or support any specific cause or claim. We believe that being “biologically indigenous” is completely different than being « culturally indigenous ». In general we will do our best to keep our personal opinions out of it. We make a stand to remain as objective as possible, focus on research and we hope to stimulate a respectful discussion. We fully recognize that many of us stands on unceded first nation’s territory and the last thing we want is to become a nuisance to the different first nation’s will, to regain sovereignty and freedom. We believe that to be divided is extremely counter-productive.

Beyond the historical documents, we also exist in the memories of our parents and grandparents. We believe that our identity took root and developed, evolved and remained alive in specific communities or “cluster”. What defines us has to come from us, not from a pre-define criteria that evolves through time to please the dogma and agenda of the moment and the most recent court case or Canadian justice system or money envelope made available by Ottawa. The markers of our identity are unique and beautiful; We are a unique random variation of the many indigenous identity of this world. Our ancestors were humble and simple people that were never loud in the history books. This site is about giving them a voice through all the modern tools we have access to.

important to note that many of the summaries on this site are just drafts that were not initially intended to be shared. This site is a work in progress made by amateur researchers with lots of passion. Sorry about our lack of grammar skills, what matters is the contents we share.