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Métis people are the descendents of French fur traders from the North West Company or British and Scottish fur traders from the Hudson's Bay Company and Cree, Dene or Ojibway women.

First Nations Governance

First Nations and Métis Relations participates in processes that facilitate working relationships between Aboriginal groups, the Province and Canada. These processes provide a forum for the parties to discuss matters of common concern and play an integral role in facilitating strong communications between Saskatchewan and the province's First Nations peoples.

For further information on various governance processes in the province of Saskatchewan, please view the following pages:

		Meadow Lake Tribal Council Self-Government Negotiations Saskatchewan joined ongoing self-government negotiations between Meadow Lake Tribal Council, representing nine First Nations, and Canada in 1996.

		Governance Negotiations with FSIN and Canada Saskatchewan joined with Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to establish the Common Table to identify and facilitate effective processes for negotiating and implementing self-government arrangements.

		Exploratory Treaty Table The Exploratory Treaty Table between Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations provides the forum for the parties to hold exploratory discussions about the nature of the treaty relationship.

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