It is important to note that many of the summaries on this site are just drafts that were not initially intended to be shared. It is a work in progress made by amateur researchers with lots of passion.
The purpose of this site is to ensure that correct information is made available in relation to Eastern Metis research, to stop the perpetuation of incorrect/made up "Metis" ancestors by the internet/online trees.
“« Il est temps de s’en mêler, car notre destinée est entre nos mains et c’est à nous de la prendre dans son entièreté. Au 21e siècle, après plus de 500 ans, nous n’avons jamais perdu cette identité. C’est la raison pour laquelle nous avons survécu pendant toutes ces années. L’espoir et la détermination sont nos motivations à continuer pour les générations présentes et futures. »”
The name of this site, Sang mêlé, is a term used in many historical documentation to mention our ancestors and it simply means, Mixed-blood or Half-breed. But it is also inspired by conversations with Rejean O’bomsawin, an Abenaki elder, who motivated us to take charge of our history and to stop allowing others to define who we are. He wrote a book named : “Sang-mêlé”, with Maureen Martineau and Jacinthe Laliberte. It does not mean that Mr. O’bomsawin is supporting any specific cause or that the content of this site reflect his views at all. Yet he does agree with the importance to reconnect with our roots and start to work together.
