The Métis of Manitoba: Reformulation of an Ethnic Identity
Theses
Author/Creator
Joe Sawchuk
Description
Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Manitoba, 1973.
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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Discusses how the two men's writings illustrate the two views points about the best option for Red River settlement's future: those who were in favour of annexation by Canada and those who felt that it would not be in the settlement's best interests since terms and conditions of it's future would be dictated by eastern Canadians.
Excerpt from The Great Lone Land, originally published in 1873.
Historical note:
The purpose of the Riel project is to publish a critical edition of all the writings of Louis Riel. The edition is to present a printed version faithful to what Riel himself wrote, being "critical" in the sense that errors will be noted, variants recorded, and annotations furnished. In English / French.Historical note:
The purpose of the Riel project is to publish a critical edition of all the writings of Louis Riel. The edition is to present a printed version faithful to what Riel himself wrote, being "critical" in the sense that errors will be noted, variants recorded, and annotations furnished. In English / French.Discussion of who is allowed to be identified as Métis and be part of receiving the benefits of that identification.
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