Métis Jigging with Brad Lafortune

Brad Lafortune, a proud Métis from Sudbury, Ontario, is a physiotherapist in Ottawa who shares his culture through Métis jigging workshops and performances, including with MASC’s Artists in the Classroom. He uses jigging as a dynamic, engaging way for all ages to learn about Métis culture. Through dance, Brad shares how being Métis is more than mixed ancestry—it’s a celebration of customs, traditions, and a unique identity shaped by the blending of two distinct cultures.