From Dirt Floors to the Senate Floor

In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we welcome Gerry St. Germain; a distinguished Métis leader with a remarkable career in military service, business, and politics. Gerry discusses his experiences with identity, discrimination, resilience, and his contributions to preserving Métis history and culture. Gerry discusses everything from his early life along the Assiniboine River to his political career as the first self-identified Métis person in the federal cabinet, highlighting his dedication to Indigenous economic development through the First Nations Major Projects Coalition.