Métis Federation of Canada/Fédération métisse du Canada

Métis Federation of Canada/Fédération métisse du Canada

 

Location:
  • Maniwaki, QC
Origins:
  • 2013
Status:
  • Active
Registration:
  • Requirement:
    • “The applicant has aboriginal ancestry. The applicant needs to provide documentation confirming the kinship connection (or child adoption) through every generation, from a person to his or her direct Métis or Aboriginal ancestor”
    • “The applicant identifies with Métis history and its appropriate cultural expression in-line with the acknowledgement of its diversity. The applicant confirms this by signing the Application.”
    • “The applicant must sign a declaration stating they identify with Métis history and its appropriate cultural expression in line with the acknowledgement of diversity.”
  • Upon reaching age of majority, adopted individuals retain the option to remain registered with the MFC.
Cost:
  • $60 processing fee
History:
  • Suffered significant split in late 2016.
  • Signed a series of “treaties” with “eastern métis” orgs from 2013-2015.
  • Board members actively denigrate Métis Nation.
  • Actively involved in efforts to muzzle faculty who critique their policies and advocacy work.
    • Tried to ban academic presentation at Université de Montréal in March 2018.
    • Tried to ban academic presentation at Université de Montréal in September 2017
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