Summary
Following the earlier establishment of the Metis association of Alberta, Joe Ross, Joseph Larocque, and other leaders who were based in Regina laid the foundation for the establishment of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan (also known as the Saskatchewan Metis Society), an organization hoping to form an official advocacy/government lobbying group through which they could address socioeconomic marginalization. Led by Joe Ross the organization established new locals outside Regina.
Implications
The Metis Society of Saskatchewan at times had difficulty growing their membership. Primary sources confirm that experiences of terrorization, racial discrimination and extreme poverty following the 1870 and 1885 resistances had left Metis people with a deeply entrenched fear of government opposition. Please see related entry on the 1870 "Reign of Terror."
Date
1937-00-00
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