Distributed for University of British Columbia Press
Métis Politics and Governance in Canada
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. It shows how the Métis are giving life to Louis Riel’s vision of a self-governing Métis Nation through the ongoing application of principles of governance that emerged during the fur trade. Drawing on the Métis language – Michif – Kelly Saunders and Janique Dubois demonstrate how the Métis have adapted their governance structures within the Canadian state context to meet the everyday needs of Métis citizens.
220 pages
Table of Contents
Foreword by Clément Chartier
Foreword by Jason Madden
Introduction
1 La Noovel Naasyoon / Métis Political Organization in Historical Perspective
2 Lii Valeur di Goovarnimaan di Michif / Principles of Métis Governance
3 Lii Goovarnimaan di Michif / Métis Governments
4 Kiihtwaam Ooshtaahk lii Goovarnimaan di Michif / (Re)building a Métis Civil Service
5 Lii Faam di Naasyoon di Michif / Mothers of the Métis Nation
6 Li Shmayn ishi Tipaymishoohk / The Road to Métis Self-Government
Conclusion: Lii Drway di Naasyoon di Michif Ka Paashpiiwahk / The Ongoing Struggle for Métis Rights
Notes; References; Index