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   [Canada] Fed. gov. to sign 1st modern treaty w. Métis
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mmf-crown-signing-first-metis-treaty-1.7395983

   * formally recognizes Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) as government of Red River Métis
   * Manitoba Act, 1870 led to Manitoba joining Confederation
   * supposed to provide Métis w. land/economic opp.
   * fed. gov. didn't follow through

   MMF president David Chartrand
   "This is a turning point for our country. We can't change history but we can change the future"

   #Canada #Manitoba #RedRiver #Indigenous #Metis #treaties