ArticlesJanelle Desrosiers
Janelle Desrosiers is an AuDHD Michif (Red River Métis) and French-Canadian Two-Spirit mother, entrepreneur, designer, writer, and artist. She was born and currently lives in Treaty 1 Territory with her son and husband. Through her work, she explores the concepts of beauty, joy, Michif culture, queerness, neurodivergence, mental health, and motherhood.
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FeaturesDelightful and magical visit to Métis family farm fills new children’s book
Maddy’s Sash follows the plucky and curious Madeleine on her first solo visit to her grandparents’ farm in Northern Saskatchewan. Author Marion Gonneville (originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and currently living in Vancouver) was inspired by her own childhood and her Métis grandmother. -
FeaturesMultidimensional collection shows Metis women’s work is everywhere
Seeking to uplift Métis women’s contributions, and expand on the dominant narratives of Métis heroes, identity, and culture, Métis assistant professors Dr. Laura Forsythe and Jennifer Markides present Around the Kitchen Table: Métis Aunties’ Scholarship, a foundational text for Métis women and gender-diverse academics, scholars, thinkers, and creators. -
FeaturesNonlinear tale of homecoming and history weaves Franco-Métis language, culture
In his groundbreaking debut novel, Hold Your Tongue, Winnipeg author Matthew Tétreault explores loss, searching, and homecoming in Métis and Franco-Manitoban history and culture througha contemporary lens.
