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Métis Awareness, Louis Riel and the Road Allowance People

This guide has been created as a companion to the Chilliwack library's 2019-2023 Métis culture and history display featuring Métis leader Louis Riel and the Road Allowance People.

UFV President Joanne MacLean Accepts Cart

UFV President Joanne MacLean accepted the Red River cart donated by the Chilliwack Métis Association.

A small cart is held in the outstretched palm of a short-haired and bespeckled woman, who reaches out towards the camera.

A close-up of a hand holding a small wooden cart.

An man holds an indigenous drum in front of a dias, he seems to be in the middle of performing.

A cedar branch and woven cloth lay on a time in the foreground, in the background a woman stands at a U F V podium and speaks into a microphone.

Participants in the Métis cart presentation sit at multiple round tables and gaze off screen, towards the presenters.

Métis community members at presentation. Two men conversing.

Some of the display artisans and donors posing infront of the Louis Riel display.

Artist pointing out sculptural details in display.

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The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples. The Stó:lō have an intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’olh Temexw (Our Sacred Land), therefore we express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in this territory.

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