Discover the history of the Red River oxcarts and the important role of the Métis across Minnesota. At Crow Wing State Park south of Brainerd is a sign noting the point at which oxcarts crossed the ...

McMaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. McMaster University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. This year marks 139 years since the ...

Red River carts are an important part of Métis heritage, and one is now on display at Saskatoon city hall. (Don Somers/CBC - image credit) Saskatoon city hall is honouring the heritage of its Métis ...

This year marks 139 years since the execution of Louis Riel by the Canadian government at the North-West Mounted Police barracks in Regina, Sask. Much of Canada understands Red River Métis identity as ...

Saskatoon city hall is honouring the heritage of its Métis residents with a Red River cart display in its lobby. The half-scale cart installation, decorated with sashes, a blanket and lilacs, was ...