This paper reflects on the complex process of Métis identity formation through a personal narrative, addressing both the value and limitations of autobiographical sources in understanding collective experiences. The author critiques the tendency to privilege personal accounts over traditional ethnohistory, highlighting the biases inherent in autobiography while recognizing its potential to provide unique insights into ethnic identity. The work explores the ethical considerations of life writing, suggesting that both history and autobiography serve as forms of moral deliberation that seek to create meaningful relationships with the past, present, and future.