Donations

DONATIONS

If you own historical Métis items that you would like to donate to ADI to be used in future exhibitions and showcased as part of ADI’s physical and online collections, please fill out the donation submission form below.

Please note that not all items offered for donation will be accepted, and ADI staff will contact you to confirm whether your donation will be accepted. Preference will be given to Métis heritage items that relate to Métis history or culture.

How many items are you wanting to donate?

Are these items standalone items or being donated as a collection?
StandaloneCollection

Please select the type(s) of item you are wanting to donate:

Métis heritage/traditional clothing (including gauntlets, moccasins, accessories, bags, hats, jackets, vests, sashes, capotes, pants, shirts, leggings, mitasses, etc.)

Métis heirloom Items (household or personal items with Métis beadwork, quillwork, tufting, embroidery)

Métis antique musical instruments (spoons, fiddles, guitars, combs, mouth-harps, etc.)

Other Métis antique items (smoking pipes, tuppies/dog blankets, horse blankets, riding gear, etc.)

Original written or photograph historical documentation of Métis

Other (please specify):

Please provide a brief description of each item you intend to donate, including the approximate date they were created:

Item Description:

If donating a collection – Please provide a brief description of the collection and inventory list of all items in the collection, including the approximate date(s) the items were created:

Please attach any relevant photos, images or videos of the collection or items here.

Please fill out the contact form below so we can contact you about the donation request. Please note that it may take up to 5-7 business days.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number