Module 4 – Post 2 – The Metis Raconteur

Susan Greig is a health care professional and storyteller who lives in the lower mainland of BC.  Through her blog, “The Metis Raconteur” Susan shares her Metis heritage and culture with others.  From the blog:

“Traditional Métis storytellers related family and community history, stories, lessons and customs around camp fires, or while going about daily activities such as sewing, harvesting berries, or hunting and fishing. Following in my ancestors footsteps I have been writing and telling stories since the fourth grade and my most cherished memories of storytelling are the narratives I would weave for my children at bed time each night.  Blogging is also storytelling and this is where I plan to chronicle more of my family story and to share items and news about Métis culture, particularly anything to do with writing or the arts.”

While most of “The Metis Raconteur” site is dedicated to Metis current events and happenings, links are also provided to Metis associations from across Canada, other Metis bloggers, as well Susan’s paintings and published books.  The site is visually appealing, easy to navigate, and provides god insight into Metis culture.  I recommend browsing through when you have a chance – it’s worth a read.

The blog can be found here: http://metisraconteur.com/

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