The Story of the Crescent Lake Métis: Our Life on the Road Allowance


Title: The Story of the Crescent Lake Métis: Our Life on the Road Allowance
Creator: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Subject: Crescent Lake, Road Allowance,
Description: This Gabriel Dumont Institute documentary tells the story of the Crescent Lake road allowance community from the perspective of its Elders and former residents. They are a people whose pride and strength inspire younger generations of Métis to be proud of their heritage and the Michif language. This is a remarkable story about Métis land dispossession, relocation and survival. The Elders show us that Crescent Lake once had a rich cultural and social life. Discover why the old people still gather every year to fondly remember this community even though it no longer exists. To purchase a copy of this resource please visit: GDIʼs E-commerce Site.
Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute
Date: 2002
Type: Image
Date of Copyright: April 15, 2008
Coverage: Crescent Lake, Saskatchewan
GDI Media Filename: Crescent Lake.jpg

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