Manitoba in Washington DC

On Saturday afternoon I took the opportunity to visit a few of the Smithsonian Museums. It was in the second museum that I unexpectedly stumbled upon a showcase of Manitoba history.

The National Museum of the American Indian is four floors of exhibits dedicated to preserving and documenting the histories, cultures, and languages of American Indians. However, a section of the three floor has a recent exhibit showcasing Aboriginal communities from across the world. The collection includes the communities of Kahnawake (Quebec), , Kalinago (Dominica), Pamunkey Tribe
Nation (Washington State), Igloolik (Nunavut), and the Saint-Laurent Metis (Manitoba). The Saint-Laurent Metis exhibit provide an overview of the Metis, their culture, and language. It highlighted changes in the way of life for the Metis over the past 100 years. The display included three snowmobiles - starting with a small tractor on skis to the modern skidoo.

Never would I have imagine to stumble across a piece of Manitoba history in Washington DC.