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The Manitoba Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement was signed in downtown Winnipeg on Tuesday, and with the agreement, Canada now acknowledges and recognizes MMF as the government of the Manitoba Métis.
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The agreement recognizes the Manitoba Metis Federation’s jurisdiction over citizenship, leadership selection, elections and the operations of their government on behalf of the Manitoba Métis, according to the federal government.
Hours after Tuesday’s announcement, AMC released a statement expressing their disappointment with the agreement being signed while they said Canada was “ignoring Treaties made with First Nations in Manitoba.”