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What is the name of the Metis sash, a finger-woven wool belt traditionally worn by voyageurs and fur traders, now a symbol of Metis identity?

Answer: L'Assomption sash — The L'Assomption sash (ceinture flechee) originated in the Quebec village of L'Assomption and became a key symbol of Metis and French-Canadian identity.

The L'Assomption sash (ceinture flechee) originated in the Quebec village of L'Assomption and became a key symbol of Metis and French-Canadian identity.

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