Our Métis Room is not only a peaceful space to gather, but it is also a gallery of prominent Métis artists. Some items include a Centennial Métis fiddle, made by the famous fiddler John Arcand; an intricately beaded piece by Lisa Shephard; and a Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett one-of-a-kind dot painting. The room serves as a tribute to Métis people and culture.                              

TRADITIONAL SIGNIFICANCE: The fiddle is a key feature of Métis identity. Métis appreciate music as a way of connecting people together and forging strong relations. There was rarely a Métis home that didn’t have a fiddle hanging on the wall, often made from maple wood and birch bark.

Sashes are one of the most recognizable symbols in the Métis culture. In designing our Métis Room, we drew upon colours of the Métis sash. Each item in the room has been carefully considered and are each a nod to the Métis sash: A yellow circular board table; white chairs; a red, green, and blue logo; and Métis artwork—all tying in with the brightly coloured Métis sash proudly on display.