When thinking about how governments need to provide support for Indigenous groups in maintaining their culture, I cam across an article from the CBC News. The article discusses the recent court victory that affirms that the government of Canada has the same responsibilities to the Metis and Non-Status Indians under the Canadian Constitution as they do to Status Indians. While the judgment did not go so far as to spell out what the duties of the government are, it clarified that it is the federal and not the provincial government who bears the responsibility. The court battle has been going on since 1999, and is widely expected to be appealed by the government of Canada.
The article provides links to a full text copy of the court ruling as well as links to other background information on Indigenous rights issues.
You can read the story here: