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Grant Anderson is a Red River Métis author, storyteller, historian, and Elder dedicated to preserving and sharing Métis heritage. Raised in Libau, Manitoba, he grew up immersed in traditional Métis ways of life, including trapping, fishing, and hunting—experiences that continue to shape his work.

As the creator of the Illustrated Métis History Series, Grant has made a lasting impact on Métis education, with his books used in classrooms across Manitoba and beyond. He has also authored several children’s books, including Santa’s Helper, Wille the Curious Frog from Pruden’s Bog, and Do Unto Otters and Other Bedtime Rhymes, earning multiple nominations and awards.

Grant has held key leadership roles, including several Senior Director positions at the Manitoba Métis Federation and serving as General Manager at the Louis Riel Institute. He is an active member of national advisory committees, including the Canadian Museums Association Indigenous Advisory Committee, the Museum of Canadian History’s Indigenous Advisory Council, and the Canadian Conservation Institute Reconciliation Advisory Committee. His work extends into policy development, museum curation, and cultural programming.

In recognition of his contributions to Indigenizing museums and the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts through the Moved to Action Report, Grant was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. He is also a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts Grant for Indigenous Writers and Storytellers.

Through his writing, advocacy, and cultural leadership, Grant continues to educate, inspire, and advance the preservation of Métis history and heritage.