HALIFAX—The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and the Metis National Council say they are concerned by the growing number of people “misrepresenting” themselves as Metis. The groups have agreed to co-operate on the issue of individuals “misrepresenting” themselves as Métis in Nova Scotia. Chief Terrance Paul, assembly co-chairman, says the only Aboriginal rights holders in Nova Scotia are the Mi’kmaq. Article Continued Below“The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia will define for themselves who is Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia,” the agreement signed on Sept. 27 says. “The right to determine our own identity and citizenship is at the heart of our self-determination and self-government in our historical homeland,” Metis National Council president Clement Chartier said in a statement.

Source: thestar October 03, 2018 19:51 UTC