Bridging Culture and History with the Métis Sash

In this episode of the Métis Speaker Series, we sit down with Miguel Vielfaure, the Métis entrepreneur and visionary behind Étchiboy. Miguel has spent two decades blending heritage with humanitarianism by bridging North American Métis culture with South American craftsmanship. We dive into the traditional Métis sash’s fascinating evolution, from its origin as a voyager tool, the era of 19th-century “knock-offs”, and its role today as a powerful cultural identifier. Tune in to hear how Miguel is reclaiming this art form to support marginalized artists, while encouraging a new generation to create their own Métis traditions.