QSA's Week in Indigenous Affairs (#9, 2024)
Métis self-government treaty; Indigenous gaming bill debates; $4.5B Indigenous services funding; Indigenous tourism fund launched; Elders housing in Watson Lake opens.
Start Date: 2024-11-30
End Date: 2024-12-06
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Historic Métis Self-Government Treaty Signed
The Manitoba Métis Federation and Canada have signed a significant Self-Government Treaty, the first of its kind in Canada, affirming the Métis' right to self-government and self-determination. The treaty, announced on November 30, 2024, by David Chartrand and Minister Gary Anandasangaree, will grant the Manitoba Métis Federation governance over citizenship and elections. This agreement is part of Canada's broader effort to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and marks a step towards constitutional recognition of Métis self-governance.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
