Author of the article: Beth Wilkins
Publishing date: Jun 01, 2021 • June 1, 2021 • 7 minute read •
• Glenbow Archives – 1935 – Members of Métis Association of Alberta with Members of Legislative Assembly – Edmonton: Back Row: (l-r) Joseph Miville Dechene (MLA); Felix Calihoo; Leonidas Alcidas Giroux, MLA; Peter Tomkins Jr. Front Row: (l-r) Jim Brady, secretary; Reverend Father Falher, Grouard parish priest; Joe Dion, president Métis Association; Reverend Bishop Guy; Malcolm F. Norris; Peter Tomkins Sr. Group photograph after Royal Commission to enquire into Métis question. Photo by SUPPLIED
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We are well on our way to history of Peter Tomkins Jr. and his advocacy, along with that of others – Métis Famous Five – for the Métis people of Alberta and beyond. The intricacies of the all-important Ewing Commission, for which the Métis Famous Five – Felix Calliou (Callihoo], Joseph Dion, Jim Brady, Malcolm Norris and Peter Tomkins Jr., and the Métis Association of Alberta (MAA) advocated were presented.