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Passion, Struggle & Victory of Aboriginal Peoples
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) achieves a milestone in 2016 as it celebrates its 45th anniversary. CAP has played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and interests of Métis and non-status Indians living off-reserve. Since 1971 the battles have been numerous. In this video you will learn about the many struggles…
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Supreme Court recognizes rights of Métis and non-status Indians
By: Joanna Smith Ottawa Bureau reporter, Published on Thu Apr 14 2016 OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada has expanded the responsibility of the federal government for indigenous peoples in Canada, ruling unanimously that Métis and non-status Indians fall under its constitutional jurisdiction. “The constitutional changes, the apologies for historic wrongs, a growing appreciation…