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Métis Governance Library Resources

Métis in Canada by Christopher Adams (Editor); Laura-Lee Kearns (Contribution by); Kelly L. Saunders (Contribution by); Darren O'Toole (Contribution by); Jeremy Patzer (Contribution by); Siomonn Pulla (Contribution by); Ian Peach (Editor); Gregg Dahl (Editor); Glen Campbell (Contribution by); Thomas Flanagan (Contribution by); Gloria Bell (Contribution by); Janique Dubois (Contribution by); Liam Haggarty (Contribution by)
Call Number: FC 109 M492 2013
These twelve essays constitute a groundbreaking volume of new work prepared by leading scholars in the fields of history, anthropology, constitutional law, political science, and sociology, who identify the many facets of what it means to be Métis in Canada today.
From Peoples to New Nations by Gerhard J. Ens; Joe Sawchuk
Call Number: E 99 M47 E57 2016
From New Peoples to New Nations is a broad historical account of the emergence of the Metis as distinct peoples in North America over the last three hundred years.
Métis politics and governance in Canada by Saunders, Kelly
Call Number: E 99 M47 S28 2019
At a time when the Métis are becoming increasingly visible in Canadian politics, this unique book offers a practical guide for understanding who they are and the challenges they face on the path to self-government..
Government and Politics of the Alberta Metis Settlements by T. C. Pocklington
Call Number: FC 126 A4 P63 1991
The study presents an unconventional approach to the issue of Native self-government and applies it to the situation of the Métis settlements.

First Nations Governance Library Resources

Navigating Neoliberalism by Gabrielle Slowey
Call Number: E 99 C88 S54 2008
Navigating Neoliberalism argues that neoliberalism, which drives government policy concerning First Nations in Canada, can also drive self-determination. And in a globalizing world, new opportunities for indigenous governance may transform socioeconomic well-being.
Environmental Activism on the Ground by Jonathan Clapperton (Editor); Frank Zelko (Contribution by); Liza Piper (Editor); Jessica DeWitt (Contribution by); Sterling Evans (Contribution by); Zoltan Grossman (Contribution by); Mark Leeming (Contribution by); Mark McLaughlin (Contribution by); John Welch (Contribution by); Anna Willow (Contribution by)
Call Number: GE 195 E58 2019
Environmental Activism on the Ground draws upon a wide range of interdisciplinary scholarship to examine small scale, local environmental activism, paying particular attention to Indigenous experiences.
The Origins of Indigenism by Ronald Niezen
Call Number: GN 380 N54 2003
"International indigenism" may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it is indeed a global phenomenon and a growing form of activism
Shifting Boundaries by Tim Schouls
Call Number: E92 .S43 2003 eb
Canada is often called a pluralist state, but few commentators view Aboriginal self-government from the perspective of political pluralism. Instead, Aboriginal identity is framed in terms of cultural and national traits, while self-government is taken to represent an Aboriginal desire to protect those traits.
Reclaiming Indigenous Governance by William Nikolakis (Editor); Stephen Cornell (Editor); Harry W. Nelson (Editor); Sophie Pierre (Foreword by); Gwen Phillips (Foreword by)
Call Number: on order
Reclaiming Indigenous Governance examines the efforts of Indigenous peoples in four important countries to reclaim their right to self-govern. Showcasing Native nations, this timely book presents diverse perspectives of both practitioners and researchers involved in Indigenous governance in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States

Métis Resources

CBC: Indigenous Governance
In February 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to develop, in collaboration with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, a Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework, which would include new legislation and new policies. Since that announcement, the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs has held a series of consultations with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders and communities across the country to discuss the framework.
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Government of Canada's page on Indigenous self government
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007, by a majority of 144 states in favour, 4 votes against (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) and 11 abstentions (Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burundi, Colombia, Georgia, Kenya, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Samoa and Ukraine).
CBC: Canada Unveils Louis Riel Red River Resistance Stamp
Stamp features Louis Riel's provisional government and an image of now demolished Upper Fort Garry.
Louis Riel Coin
Royal Canadian Mint unveils Louis Riel dollar honouring the founder of Manitoba in three languages, including Michif--the language of the Métis Nation.
R. v. Powley
Case law on Métis rights and definition of who is Métis .
Daniels v. Canada
Establishes Métis rights as Aboriginal peoples.