Self-Government

Focuses on the structure and functions of the Métis Settlements General Council, which was established by legislation enacted by the Alberta legislature in 1990. Based on series of interviews with the executive, members, administrators, and individuals involved in framing of settlements legislation.

Discusses views of self-government, management models, issues and changing relationships using one provincial and one federal example. Excerpt from: Visions of the Heart: Aboriginal Issues in Canada edited by D. Long and O.P. Dickason.

Three papers: detailed description of settlements' governance systems, interview with Fred Martin on development of those systems, and comparison with other local governments.

Map and brief history of settlements from the 1930s-1980s, and the various acts pertaining to them. .

Book review of: Alberta's Métis Settlements Legislation: An Overview of Ownership and Management of Settlement Lands by Catherine E. Bell.

Book review of: Battle for the Soul: Métis Children Encounter Evangelical Protestants at Mackinaw Mission, 1823-1837 by Keith R. Widder.

Discussion talks called for strategic investments to advance education levels and improve socio-economic conditions, which will then create greater tax revenues and recover initial implementation costs.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.

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.

Recalls the efforts of Louis Riel which lead to the creation of Manitoba in the 1870s.

Discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision that the federal government's jurisdiction over First Nations and Inuit people extends to the Métis.

Research study discusses historical, cultural and political factors regarding Métis Nation governance structures and explores options for future development.

Looks at self-governance from general Aboriginal perspective and unique position of the Métis. Briefly discusses different governance models, agreements, and local, regional and provincial representation.

Author sends a rebuttal to Métis National Council President Clem Chartier regarding issues such as Homeland boundaries and a national acceptance process for Métis Nation Citizenship.

A Copy of the Canada-Métis Nation Accord, 2017, the signing of which makes official a Nation-to-Nation relationship between Canada and the Métis Nation.

Identifies and examines four different models of Aboriginal government.

General discussion of right to self-government as well as building capacity through elections, adoption of a Constitution, establishment of a legislative assembly, creation of affiliated institutions to deliver programs and services, and relationships with other levels of government.

Discusses circumstances leading to the establishment of a provisional government at St. Laurent, Saskatchewan and how conflict among the Métis was misinterpreted as aggression.

Body was formed during the Red River Resistance and functioned from March 9th to June 24th, 1870.

Comments on a legal victory for Métis harvesting rights in the province of Manitoba.

Political Science Thesis (Ph,D.)--University of Toronto, 2013.

Topics include language of the Métis, culture and traditions, homeland history, Métis in Alberta and Métis Nation governance.

Indigenous Governance Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2014

Presents Louis Riel's (1844-1885) biography; includes his battles for Métis rights, letters, ancestors, the Riel House, and information on his death and funeral services.

Considers Riel’s life and speculates on the role his mental health played in his choices and role as a leader of the Métis people. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 104.

Memorandum to implement the Process clause of The Métis Act.

Report presented at the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) Summit held February 2009 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Focuses on Métis Nation-Saskatchewan elections and the need to reform the electoral, citizenship and governance systems.

Book review of Métis in Canada edited by Christopher Adams, Gregg Dahl, and Ian Peach. Entire book review section on one PDF. To access this review scroll to p. 141.

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.

Provides overview of Métis history, reviews significant agreements and legislation, indexes case law summaries and discusses new developments.

Provides overview of Métis history, reviews significant agreements and legislation, indexes case law summaries and discusses new developments.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses Métis issues of recognition, self-government, justice and rights. 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.

Essay from1993 Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice discusses Métis claim to rights in relation to the administration of justice and the Criminal Code. 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.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2008.

Discusses relations between First Nations and Metis peoples before Federal presence in the West and looks for ideas on how self-government might be brought about.

Advocates implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Building the Momentum conference.

Website contains links to detailed chronology, historical documents, bibliography of online published primary sources, laws, bills, and terminology.

Comments on the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election to be held June 27, 2007. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

Concludes that the Metis Nation must build legitimacy internally amongst members and externally with the state.

Focuses on Louis Riel's years in exile in Montana and his involvement with the Métis.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the role of municipal government in the evolution of Aboriginal self-government and self-determination suggesting local government structures may be a foundation for community governance. 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.

Summarizes presentation based on paper entitled "Exploring Options for Métis Governance in the 21st Century".

RCAP 136 contains files for a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Hotel Bonaventure-Hilton, Outremont Room, Montreal, Quebec. This sitting of the Commission includes presentations relating to Metis rights, education, Hydro-Quebec, the United Church of Canada and self-government.

RCAP 164 contains a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at Elizabeth Metis Settlement, Alberta. This portion includes presentations of individuals and groups dealing with various topics concerning The Metis Settlements Act, Metis self-government, housing and land ownership. Questions from the assembled Commissioners follow some presentations which can be viewed individually on this site.