In B.C. and Ontario there is a push to denounce historical claims of occupation, which the Métis Nation of Ontario called ‘Métis denialism’
First Nations in B.C. and Ontario have embarked on a campaign to discredit Métis groups in their respective provinces, warning that government efforts to empower the organizations could lead to infringement on First Nations rights and territory.
BC Métis Federation president Keith Henry said the resolution amounts to hate speech and has asked the UBCIC to retract the resolution within 14 days to avoid a legal or human-rights claim. aboriginal rights guaranteed under Section 35 of the Constitution Act. The group backed the famed 2003 Powley case, in which the Supreme Court found that a historic Métis community existed in the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., area. ABut some Ontario First Nations leaders have never heard of Métis communities in their traditional territories – historic or modern day. They also question the veracity of the MNO’s research on historic communities.
“We’re not opposed to any specific legislation, but we want to make sure that all legislation that pertains to us and our rights is done with us there and with our consultation,” said Mr. McLeod. “It has to have some factual and legal basis.”
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