Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Thank you to all of you who attended our Spring MÉTIS Talks with presentations by the wonderful Christi Belcourt and Tiffany Shaw! Please feel free to share any new things you learned during their presentations in the comments.

RCMR Tabling Photo provided by Océanne K.-F.

04/01/2026

We are getting ready for spring even if the weather is not...It is time for the RCMR's Spring 2026 Métis Talks🥳 Join us in the warm indoors as guest presenters Christi Belcourt and Tiffany Shaw will take the mic on April 20, 2026 from 2PM to 4PM at the University of Alberta!

Register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgublaJTKlb5LPhaK67CKrOViZfMijUljZ6iWDlXpdwwa1EA/viewform?usp=header

03/06/2026

It's a good day to be doing Métis-centric research! Applications are open for the RCMR's Research Fellowship valued at $6,000. The fellowship is open to a scholar or postdoctoral researcher from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an independent scholar who holds a PhD or equivalent, undertaking Métis specific research. Deadline is MARCH 31, 2026.

See the attached document for the 2025-26 Application Guidelines.
https://1drv.ms/b/c/058e40e2def775ae/IQDxo7bYi7rpQamyhxuT5rhHAVKm66iM5hFMfnTqSAqjiVY?e=jvL9hm

02/28/2026

Stuck inside because of the recent snowfalls? No need to settle for the boredom-inducing isolation because the RCMR's November 2025 Métis Talks presentations are now available on our youtube channel! Watch fascinating presentations by Dr. Amy Cardinal-Christianson, Jakob, and Dylan Turner. Access the video via the link below:

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11/15/2025

Time to start marking up your calendars because the RCMR's Métis TALKS is back this month with a focus on Métis communities' management of wildfires. The presentations will be hosted online on November 27, 2025. See below for the event's poster!
Also, sign up for the event here!: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/anAScLlbSReCjiWpzLb_2Q #/registration

10/05/2025

In keeping with the RCMR’s goals for building research capacity to advance Métis-specific research, we are proud to announce the publication of our new booklet, “Determining our Destiny: Then and Now - Métis Education in Alberta”.

This booklet provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the 1990 Métis Education Conference and progress achieved since. Guided by some of the RCMR’s research areas, namely institutional deficit in Métis education, contemporary Métis issues as well as historical research and Métis rights, the “Determining our Destiny” booklet is a quick read which powerfully demonstrates the important role of education as a path to Métis self-determination.

A pdf of the booklet can be found on the RCMR’s publications webpage at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/native-studies/research/rupertsland-centre-for-metis-research/publications.html and paper copies will be available at community events tabled by RCMR.

Determining our Destiny: Then and NowMétis Education in Alberta2025 Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt, Janis Cunningham, Olivia Dupuis, Holly Anghel and Dr. Nathalie Kermoal.

09/30/2025

September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect on all those who are impacted by Indian Residential Schools, including the Métis, First Nations and Inuit Survivors and the children who never returned home. May we keep them in our hearts and minds as we continue to walk the path of reconciliation on Orange Shirt Day, and everyday.

To learn more about Métis People’s experiences at Indian Residential Schools, have a look at volume 3 of the TRC Report:https://www.metisnation.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2025/06/volume_3_metis_english_web.pdf

As well, RCMR held a MÉTIS Talks featuring Tricia Logan discussing Métis Experiences and Histories at Residential Schools. Find the link below for MÉTIS Talks, Métis Experiences and Histories at Residential Schools. Tricia’s presentation begins at 54:15.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laHAwPd-OGc&t=3512s

Photo credit: S. Horseman

09/13/2025

Taanishi!

The RCMR was at the OMG Citizens' Gathering on August 23. We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of you who stopped by and visited our table!

Feel free to share in the comments your favourite moments from the Citizens' Gathering this year.

Photo credit: C. Savard

08/16/2025

Friendly reminder that the Otipemisiwak Métis Government's Citizens' Gathering is fast approaching!

Join us in celebrating 97 years of gathering!

Citizens’ Gathering will take place at Métis Crossing on August 21 to 24, 2025.

To learn more, visit AlbertaMetis.com/Citizens-Gathering or email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!