Hi MommyOf2Almost3 - I emailed you directly with a response, but the quick answer is that originally that is where the Metis' came from - French Fur Traders married native women (primarily in Manitoba) and raised families, and as such a distinct native group resulted, the Metis, however in terms of the law and rights, etc, the descendants of this group are considered 100% aboriginal (provided their parents are both Metis).
Carrie