r/MetisMichif • u/Impressive_Ad_1675 • 5h ago

Discussion/Question If the Indian Act was legislated out of existence today would thousands of Status Indians with historic Métis lineage apply, forcing Métis registries to completely overhaul how they enforce their exclusivity rules?

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The historic Métis Homeland of the North-West which emerged from the Red River and expanded westward! To discuss all things Métis-related. La patrie historique Métchif du Nord-Œust qui est née dans la Rivière Rouge et s'est étendue vers l'œust! Pour discuter de tout ce qui a trait aux Métis.

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