Métis - First Nations Hat

The first Métis people were born in Eastern Canada as early as the 1600's. They were the children born to European fishermen and their Native wives. The Métis played a vital role in the success of the western fur trade. Not only were the Métis skilled buffalo hunters, but they were also raised to appreciate both Native and European cultures. Their flag is the oldest flag that originated in Canada. It was used even before the Battle of Seven Oaks in 1816. The Métis actually have two flags. Both flags have the same design, an infinity sign, but are of different colours - either red or blue. Red was the colour of the Hudson’s Bay Company, while blue was the colour of the North-West Company.