The Birth of Western Canada: A History of the Riel Rebellions
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George F. G. Stanley
Purpose of the commission was to "make enquiry into the condition of the half-breed population of the Province of Alberta, keeping particularly in mind the health, education, relief and general welfare of such population". As a result of the recommendations contained in the report the Métis Betterment Act was enacted and Métis Settlements were established.
Excerpt from The Red River Settlement describing the spring hunt of 1840.