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The Red River Jig: a Métis Tradition
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The Red River Jig: a Métis Tradition

The Red River Jig, or the oayache mannin as known in Michif, is the most famous Métis dance in Ontario. This dance pulls inspiration from Plains First Nations footwork while combining European dance elements that have now been labeled as the unofficial anthem of the Métis Nation. The Red River Jig is accompanied by upbeat…