Métis — people stories — Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society

The Secret Transformation

Kiyas, a long time ago there was a very successful trapper named Hubert who travelled across Saskatchewan on the many lakes and rivers in this land. The odd thing about this trapper was that he always travelled alone.

Cort DogniezMarch 21, 2024Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyMétis, Métis/Michif, Roogaroo, Rugaroo, Cort Dogniez, Gabriel Dumont Local 11 Saskatoon and Area, Saskatoon, Kohkum, McKenna Ramsay, Connie Sanche, Lucille Scott, transformation, charms, curses, Saskatchewan

The Handsome Stranger

Kiyas, a long time ago, a Métis community was holding a New Year’s celebration in the townhall. Everyone brought food and there was music and dancing. They were having a great time. It was one of those nights when great big, fluffy snowflakes were falling from the sky covering everything in a glistening white blanket of snow.

Cort DogniezFebruary 14, 2024Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyMétis, Métis/Michif, Roogaroo, Rugaroo, Cort Dogniez, Gabriel Dumont Local 11 Saskatoon and Area, New Year, Dance

Orland the Roogaroo

My cousin Orland was such a joker. When we were young, we lived on a road allowance. We were always left at home to do things. I had to do housework, and my cousin had to do the outside work.

Nora CummingsJanuary 22, 2024Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyMétis, Metis, Saskatchewan, Nora Cummings, Roogaroo, Rugaroo, History, Childhood, Children

Grandma’s Little Helper

My family memories are filled with stories of my Michif grandmother. Her name is Flora Marie Trottier. She married my grandpa Joe Caron. Her parents were Jean Baptiste Trottier and Melanie Lemire and my grandma was born at Round Prairie.

Angie CaronAngie CaronSeptember 21, 2022Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyFlora Marie Trottier, Joe Caron, Jean Baptiste Trottier, Melanie Lemire, Riel Resistance, Métis, l'aas di pik, Army & Navy Department Store, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Indigenous history, Angie Caron

Rosalie Lepine and Her Miraculous Cure

Charles didn’t give up, so he took his beloved wife to Battleford to another doctor. Can you imagine the ride from St. Laurent to Battleford? It was probably on the Carlton trail. Charles was desperate when he presented her to the doctor in Battleford. The doctor could not help. She was sent home again. When they got back to St. Laurent, Charles didn’t know what to do.

Wilfred BurtonWilfred BurtonMay 11, 2022Rosalie Lepine, St. Laurent, Saskatchewan, Indigenous, history, Novena, cure, miracle, Nolin, Piquet, sickness, Métis

Looking Through My Old Photos

He wanted good things for his family, friends, and community. Under his leadership, the Métis/Michif people came together. These were good times filled with laughter. It was a happy community.