Mtis Rising (Paperback)

Yvonne Boyer

ISBN 10: 0774880759 / ISBN 13: 9780774880756

Published by University of British Columbia Press, Vancouver, 2022

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Paperback. Metis Rising draws on a remarkable cross-section of perspectives to tell the histories and stories of people from richly varied backgrounds, demonstrating that there is no single Metis experience only a common sense of belonging and a commitment to justice.The contributors to this unique collection, most of whom are Metis themselves, examine often-neglected aspects of Metis existence. They talk about the arduous journey to rebuild the Metis nation from a once-marginalized and defeated people; their accounts ranging from personal reflections on identity to tales of advocacy against poverty and poor housing, and for the recognition of Metis rights.Metis Rising is an extraordinary work that exemplifies how contemporary Metis identity has been forged into a force to be reckoned with. Metis Rising brings together a vibrant collection of essays on history, politics, and culture that celebrate the resilience of Metis identity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mtis Rising (Paperback)
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press, Vancouver
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0774880759
• ISBN 13: 9780774880756
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A diverse collection of writings about the resilience of the Métis people.
 
A collection of diverse stories from a richly varied people, Métis Rising testifies that there is no single Métis experience, only a shared sense of belonging and commitment to justice. Contributors examine aspects of Métis resilience and identity as they trace ongoing efforts to establish their rights through personal narratives and political activism. Extraordinary in their range, taken together, these works exemplify how contemporary Métis identity evolved into a powerful force of reckoning.
 

About the Authors

Yvonne Boyer is a Michif with her Métis ancestral roots in the Red River. She was the associate director of the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, and part-time professor of law, at the University of Ottawa. Appointed to the Senate in 2018, she is the author of Moving Aboriginal Health Forward: Discarding Canada’s Legal Barriers.

Larry Chartrand is a citizen of the Métis Nation (Michif), professor emeritus in the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, and the author of Métis Treaties in Canada: Past Realities and Present Promise.