The Thatcher Government in Saskatchewan and the Revival of Metis Nationalism, 1964-71.

From the Author's article, Page 213:

"The 1960s was a significant decade in the history of the relationships between the government of Saskatchewan and Aboriginal peoples. Premier Ross Thatcher, who led the Liberal party to victory in the April 1964 provincial election, had a strong personal interest in the Plight of Indians and Metis, and his government undertook a number of initiatives intended to improve their living conditions. At the same time, Indians and Metis themselves experienced a political awakening and became more assertive. One might have expected many positive achievements flowing from this combination of well-intentioned government and an energized Aboriginal community. In fact, the opposite happened. As the 1960s progressed, the Thatcher government became more and more estranged from Aboriginal organizations. This paper explores the reasons for the misunderstandings and antagonisms." (213).