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R. v. Powley “only the beginning” for Métis Rights
The Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision in R. v. Powley on September 19, 2003 affirmed that members of the historic Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community have a constitutionally protected right to harvest and laid a foundation for further Métis rights recognition across the Métis Homeland from the Upper Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains. Days after the Supreme Court’s Powley ruling, after having “took time to understand the court ruling and its implications”, Manitoba
R. v. Powley Sparks Pride Across the Métis Homeland
The Métis Nation’s collective victory in R. v. Powley on September 19, 2003 was not only a watershed moment in affirming the distinct...
R. v. Powley’s Enduring Legacy for All Métis
September 19 is Powley Day, the anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous ruling in R. v. Powley on September 19, 2003....
John Charles Sayer: Métis Freeman
After the merger of the North West Company (NWC) and Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) in 1821, many Métis employees across the Homeland were...
Métis Light Keepers of the Upper Great Lakes
The Upper Great Lakes are known for their treacherous waters, where unpredictable weather and hidden shoals have led to untold numbers of...
“I stand firmly behind the points of agreement”
On October 7, 2004—exactly three months after the signing of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s landmark interim Harvesting Agreement—Ontario...
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