Indian
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Meaning of Indian
Generally, a name given by the European discoverers of America to its origins 1 inhabitants. Although the term has a racia I connotation, it has been extended to include a native of Alaska. See Frazee v Spokane county , 69 P. 779, 29 Wash. 278.
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Definition of Metis
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Metis: Refers to people who have a mixed biological and cultural ancestry. These were usually mixtures of French and Indian or British/Scottish and Indian. Originally the term referred to the French-Indian people who settled in the Red River area of Manitoba, a group who saw themselves as having a distinct cultural and political position in society and their history is important in understanding Canada. This group is now represented by the Metis National Council. The Native Council of Canada acknowledges other people of mixed ancestry as being Metis. See: RED RIVER REBELLION in this legal dictionary and in this project about law in the world (Lawi).
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Notes and References
Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Metis. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
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Legal English Vocabulary: Indian in Spanish
Online translation of the English legal term indian into Spanish: indio (English to Spanish translation). More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.
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Population
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