Todd Fontaine was born at St. Boniface, MB on the shores of the Red River and has been an avid collector for over 50 years. Since his first discovery in 1972 at Nutimik in the Whiteshell Provincial Park, he has spent his summers combing the Winnipeg river shorelines learning about archaeology, nature, and history. His expertise increased through his friendship with the memorable Joseph “Joe” Duncan Robertson, with whom he tanned hides. Todd’s collection is vast and his passionate quest for information and artifacts weaves together the rich and vibrant history of the Métis people, of whom he is a proud member.