Canadian Federal Court of Appeal affirms that 400,000 Métis have Indian status

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In a historic decision, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal today affirmed a 2013 Federal Court ruling that Métis are “Indians” under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867. The decision impacts approximately 350,00 – 400,000 Métis in Canada. The court … Continue reading →

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