[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"