Canada has provided enough recognition for Métis culture and rights through existing legislation. Historically, the Canadian government, or Dominion of Canada, has tried to protect Métis land through legislation. Furthermore, Métis inherent rights to land, hunting, fishing and autonomy have been met with current and improved legislation. The Métis are now recognized as aboriginal peoples and share the same rights as them through Section 35 of the Constitution. These pieces of legislation make it possible for the Métis culture and rights to be preserved and recognized by the government, and to ensure that the collective rights of the Métis people are affirmed.
In the past, the government has tried repeatedly to protect the Métis lands through …show more content…
According to the Métis Settlements Act created in 1990, the Métis were finally given eight permanent reserves in Alberta. With the right to their land came the right for autonomy. The Métis could now govern themselves using their traditional self-government. Finally, legislation has made it possible for the relationship between the Métis and Canada to be nation-to-nation. Additionally, the Métis now have the right to resources such as oil and gas on settlements. Hunting and fishing have always been important traditional practices and are the main means of food production for the Métis. It is important for future generations of Métis to remember how things were in the past, because the Métis culture is unique, and should never be forgotten. To address this aspect of Métis culture, the Supreme Court of Canada gave Métis rights to hunting and fishing without a license in the Powley Case. To summarize, current legislation affirms Métis rights, and one of the main reasons why this is possible is that they are now recognized as aboriginal …show more content…
In the case of the Métis we see how legislation can evolve over time to better protect rights and freedoms not only of certain individuals, but of distinct groups within Canadian society as well. Without recognition of Métis culture and rights through legislation, the Métis would most probably be completely assimilated into Canadian society. The government has worked hard to ensure that their unique culture does not fade away, but stands strong as generations pass. To conclude, existing legislation recognizes and affirms the Métis people as aboriginals with a unique culture and
In the past, the government has tried repeatedly to protect the Métis lands through …show more content…
According to the Métis Settlements Act created in 1990, the Métis were finally given eight permanent reserves in Alberta. With the right to their land came the right for autonomy. The Métis could now govern themselves using their traditional self-government. Finally, legislation has made it possible for the relationship between the Métis and Canada to be nation-to-nation. Additionally, the Métis now have the right to resources such as oil and gas on settlements. Hunting and fishing have always been important traditional practices and are the main means of food production for the Métis. It is important for future generations of Métis to remember how things were in the past, because the Métis culture is unique, and should never be forgotten. To address this aspect of Métis culture, the Supreme Court of Canada gave Métis rights to hunting and fishing without a license in the Powley Case. To summarize, current legislation affirms Métis rights, and one of the main reasons why this is possible is that they are now recognized as aboriginal …show more content…
In the case of the Métis we see how legislation can evolve over time to better protect rights and freedoms not only of certain individuals, but of distinct groups within Canadian society as well. Without recognition of Métis culture and rights through legislation, the Métis would most probably be completely assimilated into Canadian society. The government has worked hard to ensure that their unique culture does not fade away, but stands strong as generations pass. To conclude, existing legislation recognizes and affirms the Métis people as aboriginals with a unique culture and