Métis definition

Métis means a person who self-identifies as Métis, is distinct from other Aboriginal peoples, is of Historic Métis Nation ancestry, and is accepted by the Métis Nation.
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Métis means an Aboriginal person who self-identifies as Métis, who is distinct from Indian and Inuit and is a descendant of those Métis who received or were entitled to receive land grants and/or scrip under the provisions of the Manitoba Act, 1870, or the Dominion Lands Act, as enacted from time to time.
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Métis means an Aboriginal person of Cree, Slavey or Chipewyan ancestry who resided in, used and occupied any part of the Agreement Area on or before December 31, 1921, or a descendant of such person.
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Examples of Métis in a sentence

  • As part of their work the committee will consider relevant resources applicable to the education sector, such as PPM 119 of April 2013, and the recommendations of the Ontario First Nation, Métis, Inuit Education Policy Framework, 2007.

  • The Canadian Constitution, Constitution Act 1982, recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples - Indians (First Nation), Métis and Inuit.

  • In order to address the jurisdictional disputes concerning Aboriginal people who do not reside on reserves, we call upon the federal government to recognize, respect, and address the distinct health needs of the Métis, Inuit, and off-reserve Aboriginal peoples.

  • The seal, an impression whereof is stamped in the margin hereof, is the seal of the Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat (“MNO”).

  • Amending the Historic Sites and Monuments Act to include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis representation on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and its Secretariat.


More Definitions of Métis

Métis means a Métis citizen as defined by the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Constitution.
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Métis means a person of mixed white and Indian blood having not less than one quarter Indian blood but does not include an Indian.xxv
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Métis means individuals who self-identify as Métis, are distinct from other Aboriginal peoples, are of Historic Métis Nation ancestry, and are accepted by, or eligible to be accepted by the Métis Nation. In this report “Métis” does not mean individuals who have mixed ancestry.
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Métis means a person of mixed white and Indian blood but does not included either an Indian or a non-treaty Indian as
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Métis means a person of mixed white and Indian blood having not less than one-quarter Indian blood, but does not included either an Indian or a non-treaty Indian as defined in the Indian Act.
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Métis means a person of aboriginal ancestry who identifies with Métis history and culture.
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Métis means an Aboriginal person who self-identifies as Métis, who is distinct from Indian and Inuit, and:
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