(Métis Federation of Canada)Pilon points the finger at the Métis National Council, headed by Clement Chartier, for excluding Métis east of Ontario from what Chartier calls the "Métis Nation." Infighting between Métis groups is threatening to undermine a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that opened the door to better programs and services for Aboriginal people. "They're trying to rewrite history, the Métis National Council … the true history of the Métis is very inclusive," said Pilon. Unclear how to obtain legitimate Métis statusThe Métis Federation of Canada, however, is a group that was formed three years ago to represent Métis in all parts of the country. Clement Chartier, president of the Métis National Council, says he doesn't want the Métis Federation of Canada sitting at the table during his discussions with the government.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2016 22:07 UTC