Assignment 3 will test your ability to interpret and apply definitions and concepts discussed in Unit 3 in arriving at an answer to a question on Métis history, identity, or nationalism. When you have completed your assignment, send it to your tutor for evaluation and comment. Your paper must show evidence that you have understood the issues raised by the readings in the unit. You are allowed to do research outside of the course readings for this assignment; however, whether or not you do outside research, you must provide proper in-text citations and full bibliographic references to the sources you use. APA style is preferred for listing and citing sources.

Métis Identity: What is Métis identity? [Where did Métis people originate? What characteristics make one Métis? Do language, culture, geography, clothes, or other characteristics influence Métis identity? What is modern Métis identity and how might it be informed by history?]