| Agreement Recognizes Métis Nation Rights | 27 November 08 |
 The Métis Nation of Ontario has strengthened their relationship with the government of Ontario. A historic agreement was signed with the province formally recognizing the MNO as the representative body for the Métis people and for their contributions to Ontario.At the MNO's annual general assembly this month, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Brad Duguid and MNO President Gary Lipinski signed the framework agreement. The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people with a unique culture, language and heritage who have played an instrumental role in the shaping of Canada. On regional levels, Ontario Métis leaders have met to sign local consultation protocols to ensure the protection of Métis harvesting rights. Four such agreements have been signed to ensure that regional Métis councils will be consulted about land planning, energy, mining and forestry development on traditional territories. To date no similar agreements between the Manitoba government and Manitoba Métis Federation exist. View November 17, 2008 Government of Ontario - Métis Nation of Ontario Framework Agreement (PDF)View November 17, 2008 Newswire article View November 4, 2008 Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal article View September 10, 2008 The Métis Nation of Ontario article View June 18, 2008 The Métis Nation of Ontario Backgrounder on Métis Rights View November 19, 2008 Newswire article View November 17, 2008 The Métis Nation of Ontario article Sources: Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, The Métis Nation of Ontario, NewsWire |
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