The Manitoba Métis Federation has signed a self-governing treaty with Ottawa, becoming the first Métis group to do so in the country’s history.
In a signing ceremony Saturday afternoon, the MMF was recognized as the official government of the Red River Métis.
MMF President David Chartrand said the agreement is a turning point in Canada’s history adding they are correcting a historic wrong done to the Red River Métis, and showing the true character of our country.
While the treaty doesn’t lay out specific rights around health care, harvesting or land, Chartrand said those aspects will likely be negotiated with the federal government down the road.
Chartrand also said he looks forward to the treaty receiving Royal Assent soon.
