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A New Beginning

During the 1930's, the Metis in Alberta wanted land set aside to protect their distinctive lifestyle. For the next half century there was a commitment to the vision: Our Land -- Our Culture -- Our Future. 

On July 1, 1989, a historic document was signed be the Government of Alberta and Alberta Federation of Metis Settlements Associations. The Alberta-Settlements Accord proposed to bring local self-government to the Settlements and to provide the resources to bring the Settlements up to the economic level of other communities. 

November 1, 1990 brought to a successful conclusion -- with the proclamation of the Accord legislation -- a struggle for recognition started in the first half of the 1900's. The agreement between the Metis Settlements and the Provincial Government of Alberta marked the start of a new vision - A NEW BEGINNING. 

The Accord legislation consisted of 6 documents:

• Letter Patent -- transferring the legal land title to the Settlements of the Settlement lands.
• Metis Settlements Land Protection Act
• Constitution of Alberta Amendment Act
• Metis Settlements Accord Implementation Act
• Metis Settlements Act
• Co-Management of Subsurface Resources Management