Q & A – Premier Bob McLeod on what landmark decision means for N.W.T. Métis – CBC
‘In the Northwest Territories, we’ve always treated Métis differently,’ says McLeod
Apr 21, 2016
Last week, a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision ruled that tens of thousands of Métis and non-status Indians are now under the jurisdiction of the federal government, ending a 17-year court battle. The decision is expected to have major effects on Métis and non-status Indians across the country, particularly when it comes to accessing federal programming and land claims.
Thursday morning on CBC Radio’s The Trailbreaker, Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod — the only Métis premier in Canada — spoke with host Loren McGinnis on what the ruling could mean for the territory, and the N.W.T.’s unique history with the Métis.
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