Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation Sign Historic Self-Government Treaty
The agreement formally recognizes the Red River Métis' right to self-government, marking a pivotal moment in reconciliation and Indigenous self-determination.
- The treaty recognizes the Manitoba Métis Federation as the official government of the Red River Métis with self-governance and law-making authority over citizenship, elections, and internal operations.
- This is the first modern self-government treaty signed between Canada and a Métis government, building on previous agreements established in 2021.
- The treaty commits Canada to a government-to-government relationship with the Red River Métis, regardless of political leadership in Ottawa.
- The agreement addresses historical injustices tied to the 1870 Manitoba Act, which failed to deliver promised land and economic opportunities to the Métis people.
- Federal legislation is required to implement the treaty, which will provide constitutional protection and open pathways for future agreements on issues like land claims, health benefits, and education.
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