Summary
On the fourth day of Treaty 4 talks with Alexander Morris and other government delegates at Fort Qu’Appelle, The Gambler speaking on behalf of the Salteaux peoples present articulated his unhappiness about Morris failing to shake the hand of a Metis when he was introduced. Additionally, on the sixth day of talks Kamooses requested that hunting rights be extended to the Metis Morris replied similarly to both delegates, assuring them that the Queen would treat the Metis fairly and generously.
Implications
Illustrating the historic connection between First Nation and Metis peoples of the Treaty 6 region. Historically, the crown has not treated the Metis "fairly and generously," it wasn't until the Daniels Decision in 2013 that the Government of Canada recognized that Metis peoples were included as Aboriginal peoples in s. 91(24) of the Indian Act. However, the court ruled that the Canadian Government did not have a duty to provide the services, government assistance, and rights that Status Indians have under the Indian Act. This shows that the government still fails to treat Metis peoples fairly and generously.
Sub Event
Regarding Metis Hunting Rights
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Date
1874-09-12
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