The Métis Story
About this Seminar
Often referred to as Canada's "Forgotten People", the Métis story is not often understood. Using language like rebellion had put a smear on the history of the Métis. Using humour and his personal tie to this story, the facilitator will examine the history you weren't taught, including the Métis contributions to Confederation and now their contemporary economic and social wellbeing.
Presenters
President, ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services
About John Lagimodiere
President, ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services
Recipient of the Queen's Diamond and Platinum Medals, the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal and Saskatoon's Living in Harmony Award, John Lagimodiere is a dedicated community builder and entrepreneur.
President of the ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services, he has been delivering Indigenous awareness seminars since 1997 while he built a 25-year career in the media as Editor/Publisher of Eagle Feather News and as a regular contributor to CBC where he was host of the award-winning national show, As If, on CBC Radio.
Lagimodiere is also the recipient of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce ABEX Award for Aboriginal Business. His Métis roots are in the Red River, and he is a citizen of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. John's straight forward and humorous delivery are why he is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, master of ceremonies, and facilitator.