File Type: Blog Post
Author: Chelsea Vowel (Âpihtawikosisân)
Length: ~ 8 pages
Source: https://apihtawikosisan.com/2011/12/youre-metis-so-which-of-your-parents-is-an-indian/
Summary
Métis lawyer and blogger, Chelsea Vowel provides an introduction into defining Métis identity within Canada’s legislative framework. This blog post is written with a conversational tone and Vowel makes use of hyperlinks to direct readers to external resources that provide further context to her own writing. Her key points include:
Author: Chelsea Vowel (Âpihtawikosisân)
Length: ~ 8 pages
Source: https://apihtawikosisan.com/2011/12/youre-metis-so-which-of-your-parents-is-an-indian/
Summary
Métis lawyer and blogger, Chelsea Vowel provides an introduction into defining Métis identity within Canada’s legislative framework. This blog post is written with a conversational tone and Vowel makes use of hyperlinks to direct readers to external resources that provide further context to her own writing. Her key points include:
- That a Métis identity is tied to family history and understanding
- The difference between métis, meaning “mixed” and Métis, meaning a person belonging to a nation
- The specific court rulings that gave rise to a legal definition of a “Métis,” known as the Powley Test
- The complexity of defining any identity, generally.
