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Red River Resistance
A group of 19 metis people, led by Louis Riel, confronted a group of surveyors and stepped on the surveyor chain. They were against the governments plans to take their land away and give it to european settlers. The government didnt think that negotitions were necessary before this. The metis were given land rights, and were able to keep their farms, plus 500 000 hectares of land. -
Red River Resistance
A group of 19 metis people, led by Louis Riel, confronted a group of surveyors and stepped on the surveyor chain. They were against the governments plans to take their land away and give it to european settlers. The government didnt think that negotitions were necessary before this. The metis were given land rights, and were able to keep their farms, plus 500 000 hectares of land. -
Metis Scrip
The Canadian government issue a scrip to the metis people. The government did not think that the metis deserved the same land rights as the first nations peoples. The metis could either accept the scrip or become treaty indians under the Numbered treaty. Now the Metis have the same land rights as the First Nations people. -
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Scrip
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Northwest Resistance
The Metis wanted to protect their lands (now Saskatchewan). Louis Riel led the rebellion agaisnt the government. The Canadian government was once again going to give away Metis land to the settlers. The Metis believed land rights were being violated. Unfortunately, the rebellion ended in a war between the Canadian government and the Metis. Many people died. -
North West Resistance
The Metis wanted to protect their lands (now Saskatchewan). Louis Riel led the rebellion against the government. The Canadian government was once again going to give away Metis land to the settlers. The Metis believed land rights were being violated. Unfortunately, the rebellion ended in a war between the Canadian government and the Metis. Many people died. -
St. Paul des Metis
Metis settlers established farms at St. Paul des Metis, but had to leave after the settlement was closed because they didnt have titlle to this land. Once again, the Metis were forced to leave a -
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St. Paul de Metis
Metis settlers established farms at St. Paul des Metis, but had to leave after the settlement was closed because they didnt have titlle to this land. Once again, the Metis were forced to leave a place they originally lived at. The metis had no land rights. -
The L'Association des Metis de l'Alberta
The L'Association des Metis de l'Alberta lobbied Alberta's government to set land aside for the Metis. The Metis Population Betterment Act was passed. The act established 12 temporary settlements for the Metis. The governemnt for the first time ever had provided the Metis with land. -
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L'association des Metis de l'Alberta
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4 settlements Lost
When 4 of the temporary settlements proved unsuitable for farming, hunting or fishing, the settlements were closed and the Alberta government got their land back. The Metis did not have control of the land. They did not have full land rights. -
4 settlements lost
When 4 of the temporary settlements proved unsuitable for farming, hunting or fishing, the settlements were closed and the Alberta government got their land back. The Metis did not have control of the land. They did not have full land rights. -
Metis Recognition
The Metis are finally given collective rights. The Metis lobbied for recognition of Metis rights. In section 35 of the constitution, the Metis are recognized as Aboriginal peoples. -
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Recognition of Metis Rights
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Metis Land Rights
Metis people were given land rights. All Metis settlements turned into permanent land for the Metis. The Metis had the right to manage their own affairs. The Metis were also given the right to participate in the development of oil and gas resources on settlement lands. -
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Metis Receive Permanent Land
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Hunt and Fish
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Hunting and Fishing
The Metis were given more collective rights. They had the right to hunt and fish as one of Canada's aboriginal peoples under the constitution. These rights showed the connection the Metis had with the land. -
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More Hunting and FIshing
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More Hunting and Fishing Rights
The Metis Nation and the Metis Settlements General Council made agreements with Albertas government. The Metis were given more rights. They could hunt and fish without needing licenses. In 2007, the Alberta government restricted these rights without agreement from the Metis organizations. -
Manitoba Act
The Metis seek compensation for the land that was promised but not delivered in the Manitoba Act. The Manitoba Metis launched a court case. -
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Manitoba Act
