The BC Métis Federation Research Department’s website, MetisInBC.ca, is your portal to discovering the deep and often hidden history of the Métis in British Columbia. This dynamic website is continuously updated with research, blog posts, project highlights, and ways to connect with Métis heritage.

Learn and Explore

Learn more about the history, identity, and presence of Métis people in BC. Explore how vibrant, mixed-ancestry communities took root across the Pacific Northwest and how they contributed to the cultural, economic, and political life of the region.

Hidden Histories Blog

Dive into evidence-based blog posts that reveal stories often left out of mainstream history. These entries uncover the enduring legacy of Métis families, relationships, and lifeways that shaped BC—starting as early as the late 1700s.

Meet the Research Team

Led by Joe Desjarlais, MA, Director of Research, with support from Dr. Bruce Shelvey and Tanner Timothy, the team works closely with BCMF Community Researchers to document Métis self-determination and kinship networks.

Community Research

BCMF is training a new generation of Métis researchers to decolonize archives and tell their own stories. These partnerships and research efforts build long-term pathways to Métis knowledge sovereignty and cultural resurgence.

Partners

BCMF community researchers partner with local, regional, and national heritage associations, Indigenous institutions, government agencies, and corporations to decolonize archives and archival practices and make knowledge accessible to BCMF’s Métis researchers.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or community member, there are many ways to engage with the work being done at MetisInBC.ca. Join the effort to recover, protect, and share Métis stories and knowledge.