Alberta's Métis settlements legislation

"On 1 November 1990, the government of Alberta enacted legislation to enable Métis ownership and government of Alberta's Métis settlement lands. This book explores the legislative history of the Métis settlements and constitutional issues arising from Alberta's initiative. The main body of the work provides an overview of the 1990 legislation with particular emphasis on land ownership and management. The integration of provincial jurisdiction to enact Métis legislation and constitutional protection of the Métis settlements legislation. The scope of the Métis settlements legislation is enormous and ground-breaking. It is the first provincial legislative scheme to enact a comprehensive rights regime for an aboriginal people. The main contribution of this book is its synthesis of essential components of the legislation and regulations, making the law in this area accessible. The book also links basic concepts of Anglo-Canadian land law to unique proprietary interests created to further the autonomy of Alberta's Métis peoples. The work will be of particular interest to lawyers and others dealing with the settlements on land-related matters and persons studying or developing models for aboriginal self-governments." - Provided by Publisher