Canadas Metis seek heritage recognition

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Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe • Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe • • An indigenous mixed-race community in Canada is campaigning for the recognition of its heritage. • The Metis are descendants of European fur traders who married First Nations women centuries ago. • But a court has recently ruled that almost any Canadian with indigenous ancestors could be considered Metis. • That decision is troubling to the many people who have gone to great lengths to retrace and prove their Metis roots. • Al Jazeera's Daniel Lak reports from Winnipeg, Canada. • At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' • Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. • Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. • We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. • Social Media links: • Facebook: / aljazeera • Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... • Twitter: / ajenglish • Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ • google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

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