The Canadian Journal of Indigenous Studies

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Celebrating Indigenous Studies Across the Globe
Scholarly Articles

Memory and Métissage: Braiding Stories with the Land

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  • Sarah Green
Sarah Green
University of Calgary
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36939/cjis/vol2no1/art17

Published 2026-04-03

Keywords

  • métissage,
  • memory,
  • place,
  • storytelling,
  • reconciliation

How to Cite

Green, S. (2026). Memory and Métissage: Braiding Stories with the Land. The Canadian Journal of Indigenous Studies , 2(1), 87–101. https://doi.org/10.36939/cjis/vol2no1/art17

Copyright (c) 2026 Sarah Green

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Abstract

Layering connections between history, memory, and belonging, “Memory and Métissage: Braiding Stories with the Land,” explores interwoven narratives in relation to the Mount Elgin Indian Residential School. Embracing métissage (Donald, 2006; Hasebe-Ludt, et al., 2009) as both a methodology and a form of storytelling, the work braids personal reflections, historical accounts, and community voices to explore the enduring impact of the residential school on the Deshkan Ziibiing community. This braided narrative is a reflection on the complexities of belonging, ethical relationality, and the role of storytelling in healing and reclaiming cultural heritage.

 

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