M?tis Rising

Mâetis Rising draws on a remarkable cross-section of perspectives to tell the histories, stories, and dreams of people from varied backgrounds, demonstrating that there is no single Mâetis experience - only a common sense of belonging and a commitment to justice. The contributors to this unique collection, most of whom are Mâetis themselves, examine often-neglected aspects of Mâetis existence in Canada. They trace a turbulent course, illustrating how Mâetis leaders were born out of the need to address abhorrent social and economic disparities following the Mâetis-Canadian war of 1885. They talk about the long and arduous journey to rebuild the Mâetis nation from a once marginalized and defeated people; their accounts ranging from personal reflections onidentity to tales of advocacy against poverty and poor housing. And they address the indictment of the jurisdictional gap whereby neither federal nor provincial governments would accept governance responsibility towards Mâetis people. Mâetis Rising is anextraordinary work that exemplifies how contemporary Mâetis identity has been forged by social, economic, and political concerns into a force to be reckoned with.--