Canadian Citizenship Test· Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The term "Métis" refers to:
Choices
- AInuit peoples of the Arctic
- BFrench settlers in Quebec
- CPeople of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, originally formed in the WestCorrect
- DAcadians of the Maritimes
Answer
People of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, originally formed in the West
The Métis are descendants of First Nations and European (largely French) parentage, with their own distinct culture and Michif language. They are recognised as one of three Aboriginal peoples of Canada.
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