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| Title: |
The Origins of Métis Customary Law With a Discussion of Métis Legal Traditions |
| Creator: |
Barkwell, Lawrence J., Carrière Acco, Anne, and Rozyk, Amanda |
| Subject: |
Métis History, Law, Legal Traditions |
| Description: |
The authors review the basis of Métis legal traditions as derived from Plains Indian customary law and social control mechanisms. The underlying values, principles and basic concepts of Métis legal traditions are discussed. First they examine the customary law of the Plains Cree and Plains Ojibwa as it developed in the Old Northwest of North America. Second, there is an examination of Métis customary law as it developed in the same area. |
| Publisher: |
Louis Riel Institute |
| Type: |
Text Document |
| Language: |
English |
| Date of Copyright: |
December 7, 2007 |
| Coverage: |
Western Canada |
| GDI Media Filename: |
Metis law feb 07.pdf |
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