Historic Saugeen
Métis

An independent, historic Métis community located at Southampton, Ontario.

Discover the Living History of the Saugeen Métis

Historic Saugeen Métis, an independent, historic Métis community located at Southampton, Ontario, represents the descendants of Métis in the historic Saugeen community prior to settlement.

HSM assert credible s. 35 aboriginal communal rights in the Métis Saugeen territory. The community has been along the Lake Huron shoreline with continuity for over two hundred years.

Fiddle, Food & Community: Join Us for the 2026 Historic Saugeen Métis Rendezvous

Join us for an afternoon filled with the sounds of Métis fiddle music, engaging cultural displays, hands-on children’s crafts, and our ever-popular whitefish on a bun.

The Power of Language: Indigenous Languages Day

Today we honour the power of language through the story of Aunt Annie, a Métis woman who lived in Southampton and spoke multiple languages including English, French, Anishinaabemowin, and Gaelic.

Welcome to the new HSM website!

Welcome to the new Historic Saugeen Métis website! We're still a work-in-progress, so please check in frequently for updates.

Visit the HSM Learning Centre

The Historic Saugeen Métis Interpretive Learning Centre is located in downtown Southampton, Ontario. The Centre is open to the public and features a variety of artifacts and displays that highlight the unique culture and heritage of the local historic Métis community.

Admission is free!

Visit the Centre