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The Métis and 91(24) : is inclusion the issue? / by Don McMahon and Fred Martin.Z1-1991/1-41-182E-PDF

This paper examine ways in which Métis communities in Canada can preserve and enhance their collective existence as a people. The first issue addressed is the meaning of the term 'Métis'. The various communities that might be included in this term are considered, and the perspectives of national Aboriginal political organizations on the identity of Métis communities is discussed. The paper then considers strategies by which Métis communities might sustain a distinctive Aboriginal existence within the context of existing Canadian institutions. First is inclusion of Métis people within the category of Indians as defined in section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867. This would place Métis exclusively under the authority of the Parliament of Canada.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Privy Council Office.
  • Canada. Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
TitleThe Métis and 91(24) : is inclusion the issue? / by Don McMahon and Fred Martin.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Title from caption.
  • Historical publication digitized by the Privy Council Office of Canada.
  • Issued also in French under title: L'application du paragraphe 91(24) aux Métis : est-ce la solution?
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : [Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples], [1995?].
Author / Contributor
  • McMahon, Don.
  • Martin, Fred.
Description[72] p.
Catalogue number
  • Z1-1991/1-41-182E-PDF
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