Aboriginal Veterans' Benefits
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Fred R. Fenwick
LawNow, vol. 27, no. 2, October-November 2002, pp. 36-(?)
Description
Explains the reasons why the Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (currently known as the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association), the Métis National Council, and other Aboriginal groups are suing the federal government for unfulfilled veterans' benefits.
Adrian Hope Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Adrian Hope
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Adrian Hope has been active in Metis politics since the 1920s. He was involved in the organization of the Metis Association of Alberta, the Ewing Commission hearings, and the development of Metis colonies in Alberta.
Aspirational Descent and the Creation of Family Lore: Race Shifting in the Northeast
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darryl Leroux
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 43, no. 4, Fraud in Native American Communities: Essays in Honor of Suzan Shown Harjo, 2019, pp. 93-114
Description
A discussion of the recent trend for white French-descendants to "self-Indigenize" by using genealogy to create identity. Uses the example of Edmée and Catherine Lejeune, two Acadienne sisters born prior to 1635, who have been turned into “Mi’kmaw” women.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Sally M. Weaver
R. W. Brockway
John Charlot
Arthur W. Blue
D. N. Sprague
et al.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 2, no. 2, 1982, pp. 395-414
Description
Reviews of 10 books:
Handbook for Aboriginal and Islander History edited by Diane Barwick, Michael Mace and Tom Stannage.
The Ballad of Alice of Alice Moonchild...and Others by Aleata E. Blythe.
My Spirit Soars by Chief Dan George and Helmut Hirnschall.
Indian Healing: Shamanic Ceremonialism in the Pacific Northwest Today by Wolfgang G. Jilek.
Métis Land Rights in Alberta: A Political History by Joe Sawchuk, Pat Sawchuk and Theresa Ferguson.
Long Lance, The True Story of an Impostor by Donald B.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Barnett Richling
Jeremy Hull
Paul C. Thistle
James S. Frideres
Ken Hanly
et al.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, 1992, pp. 147-183
Description
Book reviews of 12 books:
Prison of Grass: Canada from a Native Point of View by Howard Adams.
From Wooden Ploughs to Welfare: Why Indian Policy Failed in the Prairie Provinces by Helen Buckley.
To Please the Caribou: Painted Caribou-Skin Coats Worn by the Naskapi, Montagnais, Cree Hunters of the Quebec-Labrador Peninsula by Dorothy K. Burnham.
Manitoba's Metis Settlement Scheme of 1870 Paul L. A. H. Chartrand.
Disputed Waters: Native Americans and the Great Lakes Fishery by Robert Doherty.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains by Charles A.
Communing with the Dead The “New Métis,” Métis Identity Appropriation, and the Displacement of Living Métis Culture
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Adam Gaudry
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 42, no. 2, Spring, 2018, pp. 162-190
Description
Discusses the growing trend for self-identifying as Métis, particularly in Eastern Canada, based genealogical records rather than cultural ties to long-established communities located in Western Canada.
The Confrontation at Rivières aux Ilets de Bois
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Allen Ronaghan
Prairie Forum, vol. 14, no. 1, Spring, 1989, pp. 1-7
Description
Examines the confrontation in 1871 at Rivières aux Ilets de Bois regarding land granted to the Métis under the Manitoba Act of 1870. This land was originally given without title property and than later given in concession to new immigrants from Ontario.
The Context for Métis Justice Issues
Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Kathleen Makela
Description
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing Metis rights to self-government, lands, and how these pertain to law and justice.
Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
Dene/Metis Agreement in Principle
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Janet Keeping
Resources, vol. 25, Winter, 1989, pp. 4-6
Description
Describes some of the main provisions of the Agreement in Principle focusing on aspects that relate most directly to oil and gas activities.
Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 4 for access.
Documenting Historic Métis in Ontario
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Gwen Reimer
Jean-Philippe Chartrand
Ethnohistory, vol. 51, no. 3, Summer, 2004, pp. 567-607
Description
Identifies sources and methods for documenting Métis during the fur trade period in Ontario in order to investigate legal and historical questions related to contemporary rights of Métis in that province.
Don McLean Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Don McLean
Christine Welsh
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview with non-Indian employed at the Gabriel Dumont Institute in Regina. At the time of the interview he was writing a book on the history of the Metis nation.
Don Nielson Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Don Nielson
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
Don Nielson was one of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964. He talks about the differences between Metis groups in the north and south and Norris's fight against government funding.
Don Nielson Interview 2
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Don Nielson
Murray Dobbin
Indian History Film Project
Description
One of the original organizers of the Metis Association of Saskatchewan in 1964 discusses problems within native organizations between north and south, status and non-status, Liberal and CCF.
“Eastern Métis” Studies and White Settler Colonialism Today
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Darryl Leroux
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 8, no. 1, October 28, 2019, pp. 104-114
Description
In this editorial the author examines the origins and political consequences of “Eastern métis” (or “Québec métis” or “Acadian-métis”) studies.
Fred Paulhus Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Fred Paulhus
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mr. Paulhus is of French descent, not Metis. He is married to a Metis and has lived most of his life in a Metis community in the Duck Lake/Batoche area. He gives his impression of the Riel Rebellion, the causes, the battles and views of Riel and Dumont.
Halfbreeds: Primary Source Material
Alternate Title
Claims and Historical Research Centre ; B.27
Half-Breeds: Primary Source Material
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dennis Madill
Description
Sources include Record Group 10 records relating to Indian Affairs (1872-1950), Sir John A. Macdonald Papers, Alexander Mackenzie Papers, David Laird Papers, Alexander Morris Papers, Edgar Dewdney Papers, and L. Vankoughnet Letterbooks.
Her Majesty in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador as Represented by the Minister of Environment and Conservation and the Minister of Transportation and Works
and The Labrador Métis ...
Alternate Title
In the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal
Newfoundland and Labrador vs. Labrador Métis Nation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
Court of Appeal
Description
At issue is whether Métis located in southern Labrador have rights which compel the Crown to engage in consultation regarding areas affected by Phase III of the Trans-Labrador Highway.
An Historical Introduction to Métis Claims in Canada
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John Leonard Taylor
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, 1983, pp. 151-181
Description
Historical overview of government responses to claims and discussion of the recognition of Métis rights and interest in land.
History of Métis Lands in Alberta
Alternate Title
Families on the Move: Scrip and Stories of Migration
Métis Archaeology, Land, and Rights in Alberta
Métis Land: Rights & Scrip Conference
Métis Scrip and the Edmonton River Lot Inhabitants
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kisha Supernant
Alice Glaze
Leah Hrycun
Description
Three presentations: "Métis Archaeology, Land, and Rights in Alberta", "Families on the Move: Scrip and Stories of Migration", and "Métis Scrip and the Edmonton River Lot Inhabitants". Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:39:37.
Indian Record (Vol. XXXI, No. 5, May, 1968)
Documents & Presentations
Description
"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record .
Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
John Breretton Interview 1
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
John Breretton
Ken Tyler
Louis Rain
Indian History Film Project
Description
John Breretton describes what he knows of the history of some Alberta reserves including Saddle Lake, Washatanow, and Blue Quills. He talks about conflicts resulting from amalgamation.
Land Claims [Part One]
Alternate Title
Métis Land: Rights and Scrip Conference
Métis Scrip: A Claim Against the Crown
The Need for a Unique Métis Claims Process - Minister's Special Representative Report (2016) on Métis Section 35 Rights
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Thomas Isaac
Zachary Davis
Description
Two presentations: "The Need for a Unique Métis Claims Process - Minister's Special Representative Report (2016) on Métis Section 35 Rights" and "Métis Scrip: A Claim Against the Crown". Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 1:54:44.
Land Claims [Part Two]
Alternate Title
A Framework for Recognition of Métis Rights and Aspirations
Métis Land: Rights and Scrip Conference
Métis Nation of Alberta's Registry: A Digital Approach to Connecting Historical and Contemporary Communities
MNA's Registry: A Digital Approach to Connecting Historic and Contemporary Communities
Reconciling Métis Rights: Strategies for Negotiations with the Crown
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Douglas Eyford
Ryan Shackleton
Harry Slade
Description
Three presentations: "Reconciling Métis Rights: Strategies for Negotiations with the Crown"; "MNA's Registry: A Digital Approach to Connecting Historic and Contemporary Communities"; and "A Framework for Recognition of Métis Rights and Aspirations". Followed by question and answer period.
Land Grants Under the Manitoba Act
Articles » General
Author/Creator
H.. Douglas Kemp
Transactions of the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba, no. 9, Series 3, 1952-1953, p. [?]
Description
Chronology of the government's attempts to discharge their obligations to the Métis under the terms of the surrender of Rupert's land, specifically Section 31 of the Manitoba Act.
Manitoba Métis Federation v. Canada (Attorney General): Understanding the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jean Teillet
Jason Madden
Description
Case involved lands promised in the Manitoba Act, 1870 and the contention that legislation enacted by Manitoba government, which affected implementation of the Act, was not within the province's jurisdiction.
Court issued this declaration: "“[t]hat the federal Crown failed to implement the land grant provision set out in s. 31 of the Manitoba Act, 1870 in accordance with the honour of the Crown.”
Manitoba Metis Join Prairie Coalition to Pursue Land Rights
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Taillon
Windspeaker, vol. 19, no. 10, February 2002, p. 8,15
Description
Manitoba Métis President David Chartrand awaits a Court of Queen's Bench decision that will include issues related to scrip, Métis land and harvesting rights.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.
Métis Action, Canadian Law and Historical Research: Preliminary Thoughts about Strategies for Current Efforts
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Signa A. Daum Shanks
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2017, pp. 132-141
Description
Argues the volume of research needs to increase; recognition of importance of distinction between "historic" and "historical" is needed by legal practitioners; lawyers need to be more candid with clients about probability of a litigation's success; and clearer communication needs to take place about understandings of what an "economic" role is.
Métis Land Claim Participation in the North: Implications for Southern Canada
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Larry Chartrand
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 4, no. 2, The Right to Free, Prior & Informed Consent, May 2016, pp. 56-60
Description
Looks at the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, and Métis participation in Gwitch'in and Tlicho land claims in the Northwest Territories.
Métis Land Rights and Self-Government
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Leah Dorion
Description
Describes the role the scrip system played in eliminating the Métis land base, lists Métis political organizations and discusses current activity aimed at recovering their land base, which would enable a move toward self-government.