AAMS News and Views: The News and Views of l'Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS)

On the News and Views page, the members of the Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois of Nova Scotia share how they live their unique Métis heritage -- and live up to the organizational philosophy of the AAMS.  We, as AAMS members, take pride in showcasing our traditions at events in the community and welcome the opportunity to share with our members and friends all that we have been up to in the past year -- and our plans for future activities.  Enjoy reading about our doings as a Métis community and find a home for your heart and your heritage here -- with the AAMS!

Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter -- January 2012 

Click here to view the January 2012 edition of the Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter for AAMS members and their families.

Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter -- January 2011 

Click here to view the January 2011 edition of the Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter for AAMS members and their families.

"Coureur de Bois" Selected as AAMS Theme Song -- January 2011

AAMS has chosen as a theme song "Coureur de Bois" by Philip and Wendell d'Eon.  Click here to enjoy the words of this beautiful and meaningful song.  Click here to enjoy "Coureur de Bois" on You Tube!

AAMS in the Nova Scotia Chronicle Herald -- June 22, 2010

In the article, "Acadians help fete Native Heritage," by Brian Medel of the Yarmouth Bureau, Paul Tufts represents the Acadian Metis at an Aboriginal Day celebration in West Pubnico, with Leland Surette, Arnold d'Eon and Paul d'Eon, and Alan Comeau, and describes the origin of the name, "Souriquois" and the relationships among the Aboriginals and the early Acadian settlers. Double-click here to read the article.

Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter -- February 2010

We are pleased to present the first issue of a regular newsletter for AAMS members and their families, which we hope to publish at least twice a year. Future issues will include articles on a variety of topics such as benefits of AAMS membership, Acadien-Métis-Mi’kmaq history and culture, upcoming events, and most importantly the recognition of Métis Rights...click here to read the rest of the February 2010 Newsletter...

Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) Newsletter -- Spring 2009

INTRODUCTION

The main focus of this first Newsletter is to provide the membership with a brief history of the "Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS)" from its inception to the present.  

In 2007, the "Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)" in Ottawa was involved in a "Powley Implementation Project" that investigated the possibility that Acadian communities could qualify...click here to read the rest of the Spring 2009 newsletter..                                                                                                          

LETTER FROM A TRAPPER
...by Paul Tufts, President, AAMS, Genealogy Committee

Dear Friends,

I am the oldest in a family of 15 children, and the only one who became a trapper-hunter-fisherman.  Although my father had some influence on me as a hunter, my attraction to trapping came at an early age via a Métis trapper who lived in my community.  He had no children, but wished to pursue the traditions of his father -- traditions that required a son in the bow of his canoe while trapping....click here to read the rest of Paul's story....

FROM THE AAMS MAILBOX
The Métis -- Who Are We? ...by Archie Martin

Let's start with the terms that were applied to mixed blood peoples.  They were: Métis, Halfbreed, Halfcaste, Native, Mixed Blood, Voyageur...click here to read the rest of this article...