Master of the Métis fiddle : John Arcand, the Man, the Music, the Festival
This book chronicles the life and work of John Arcand, the Master of the Métis Fiddle. John is proud of his Métis roots, and he has made an immeasurable contribution to preserving and promoting Métis culture and Métis fiddle music. From his early interest in the fiddle to his current stature as a music icon and role model, John is a wonderful example of how hard work and commitment can make your dreams come true. This biography also contains many tributes to John. He is humble about his accomplishments, numerous awards, and prolific fiddle legacy, so it is fitting that his praises be sung by those who so admire him. This book also tells the story of the John Arcand Fiddle Fest, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2017.
Let Me See Your Fancy Steps
“The Gabriel Dumont Institute Press is pleased to be able to preserve and share Jeanne Pelletier’s work and life story through Let Me See Your Fancy Steps—Story of a Métis Dance Caller. The Story of Jeanne Pelletier as told to Sylvie Sara Roy and Wilfred Burton. Jeanne’s achievement as the first female Métis dance caller is, of course, about Métis dance, but it is also about the determination of a young Métis girl who achieves her dream to become a dance caller during a time when this was only done by men.”
This resource includes dance calls for 16 dances and is accompanied by the instructional DVD All My Relations which features dance company V’ni Dansi which is led by renowned dancer and artistic director, Yvonne Chartrand.