Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation
Today, with the support of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Government of the Red River Métis, the Honourable Rebecca Alty Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations introduced Bill C-21. If passed, Bill C-21 will give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty - the first Self-Government Treaty reached with a Métis Government in Canada.
This Self-Government Treaty was developed in full partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation. The Treaty is a major milestone toward reconciliation and will have positive impacts for Red River Métis citizens. It will support a revitalized government-to-government relationship with the Manitoba Métis Federation as the Red River Métis continue to chart their own path to a more prosperous future.
This Self-Government Treaty formally recognizes the Manitoba Métis Federation as the Government of the Red River Métis and their inherent right to govern themselves. It sets out the Manitoba Métis Federation's powers to make Red River Métis laws about internal matters like how their leaders are selected, who their citizens are and how their government operates. This modern-day Treaty on governance will create a solid and stable foundation for working together as Treaty partners in the future to build Canada strong.
This is an important example of how Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples - supporting government-to-government relationships, meeting constitutional obligations and advancing reconciliation.
