We Are Included!: The Métis People of Canada Realize Riel's Vision Book

The Metis people of Canada experienced a coming of age in 2003, when they gained the legal right to be recognized as Aboriginal people by the Supreme Court of Canada. Legislation notwithstanding, Canada's Metis people still face struggles on a number of fronts. One primary concern is to achieve a measure of internal unity to present a single front to their Canadian neighbors. Endorsement of their historical uniqueness and cultural contributions by Canadians will also be a worthy challenge. We Are Included provides historical background necessary to understanding the long struggle of the Metis for legal and cultural recognition. The authors outline the origin, development, and unique features of the Metis lifestyle, trace the life of their leader, Louis Riel, and detail the legitimacy of Metis claims.