Reports on results of submissions from, and consultations with, Métis organizations, governments and institutions, and representatives from federal and provincial / territorial governments.
Reconciliation and the Métis Conference [Session Four]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Adam Gaudry
Brenda Gunn
Darren O'Toole
Description
Gaudry discusses the concept of Wicihitowin as used to resolve a 19th century conflict between the Métis and the Dakota. Gunn discusses how international law relates to treaties signed with Indigenous peoples in Canada. O'Toole discusses whether Section 31 of The Manitoba Act constituted a treaty.
Duration: 1:52:03.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, 2016, pp. 1-6
Description
Comments on a judgement made by the Supreme Court of Canada affirming that the term "Indian" in s.91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 includes Métis and Non-Status Indians.