The Métis music and dance research network (MMDRN)
MMDRN is an informal network of community members and cross-disciplinary scholars interested in supporting the revitalization, rematriation, and resurgence of Métis music and dance practices in all forms. Although we centre the practices of communities and individuals who identify as Métis, Michif, Otipemisiwak, and/or Halfbreed, our scope reaches outwards to related First Nations, Native American, and Inuit communities and traditions, as well as to non-Indigenous communities and traditions, with the understanding that music and dance practices are often shared traditions.
This group began during the hardest days of COVID-19, as a way to connect people across the continent and beyond who had a shared interest in Métis music and dance practices.
Responsibilities
Our key responsibilities include:
Supporting the work of communities by,
Promoting performances or creative works; and,
Providing resources and information related to Métis music and dance practices
Building connections and relationships across community, cultural, and academic institutions
Facilitating increased cross-disciplinary discussion among scholars whose work intersects with Métis music and dance practices in diverse ways
Serving as a resource and support network for members in their various music/dance related activities, including creation and research
Becoming a Member
MMDRN is open to anyone who is interested. There are no formal requirements for membership. Please email me (monique.giroux@uleth.ca) if you’re interested in joining our listserv.
Resources
This website includes a password protected section with some resources (such as bibliographies, links, and more) that is shared with members of this group.