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Métis rising : living our present through the power of our past / edited by Yvonne Boyer and Larry Chartrand.

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Purich Books, 2022.

305.897071 M999

Métis -- History.

Métis -- Ethnic identity.

Métis -- Social conditions.

Métis -- Government relations.

9780774880756 (lib. bdg.)

275 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Métis Rising draws on a remarkable cross-section of perspectives to tell the histories, stories, and dreams of people from varied backgrounds, demonstrating that there is no single Métis experience only a common sense of belonging and a commitment to justice. The contributors to this unique collection, most of whom are Métis themselves, examine often-neglected aspects of Métis existence in Canada. They trace a turbulent course, illustrating how Métis leaders were born out of the need to address abhorrent social and economic disparities following the Métis-Canadian war of 1885. They talk about the long and arduous journey to rebuild the Métis nation from a once marginalized and defeated people; their accounts ranging from personal reflections on identity to tales of advocacy against poverty and poor housing. And they address the indictment of the jurisdictional gap whereby neither federal nor provincial governments would accept governance responsibility towards Métis people. 'Métis Rising' is an extraordinary work that exemplifies how contemporary Métis identity has been forged by social, economic, and political concerns into a force to be reckoned with."--From publisher.

Boyer, Yvonne (Yvonne Marie).

Chartrand, Larry N.

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