Metis Politics and Governance in Canada Indigenous Studies birthing and child rearing -

Metis Politics and Governance in Canada Indigenous Studies birthing and child rearing birthing and child rearing are presented against the contrasting experiences of three successive generations religion and language as these endure despite overwhelming intrusions It shows how the Métis are giving life to Louis Riel’s vision of a self governing Métis Nation through the ongoing application of principles of governance that emerged during the fur trade Drawing on the Métis language – Michif – Kelly Saunders and Janique Dubois demonstrate how the Métis have adapted their governance structures within the Canadian state context to meet the everyday needs of Métis citizens