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Who We Are › Founding Peoples
Who are the Métis?
- A distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, most of whom live in the Prairie provinces
- Inuit people who live in Quebec
- French settlers who came to Canada in the 1600s
- Indigenous people who live only in Northern Canada
Why this is the correct answer
Métis people have a distinct identity rooted in both Aboriginal and European ancestry, developing their own culture, language, and traditions over generations. Most Métis communities are concentrated in the Prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.