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Defining Metis People As A People: Moving Beyond The Indian/Metis Dichotomy, Brenda L. Gunn
Defining Metis People As A People: Moving Beyond The Indian/Metis Dichotomy, Brenda L. Gunn
Dalhousie Law Journal
This article argues that the legal definition that defines Metis people in opposition to Indian detracts from the goal of recognizing the Metis as a distinct people. The article argues that we ought to de-couple the definitions of Metis and Indian to more strongly recognize Metis as a distinct people. This article considers three intertwined concerns that arise from this dichotomous approach to Metis identity The first concern is about the "hard line" created in the definition between Indian and Metis, forcing one to be either Indian or Metis. The second concern is that changes to the definition of Indian …
Reservation Geography And The Restoration Of Native Self-Government, Robert White-Harvey
Reservation Geography And The Restoration Of Native Self-Government, Robert White-Harvey
Dalhousie Law Journal
Recognition of the spatial aspects of Indian settlement on reserves is vital to understanding the potential for Native self-government. In particular, the number and size of reserves, as well as the remoteness, accessibility and dispersal of Native land holdings must be considered. They can impact on the viability and cost of Native courts and institutions, the solidarity of bands, and the economic livelihood of reserve residents. As Native self-government is fleshed out in constitutional reform talks and experiments in limited self-government, it is not widely known that all of the reserves in every province of Canada combined would not cover …