Métis -- Alberta -- Politics and government, Métis -- Politics and government, Métis -- Alberta -- Land tenure, Métis -- Land tenure, Métis -- Alberta -- Government relations, Métis -- Government relations, Métis -- Alberta, Métis, Alberta 

"The Government and Politics of the Alberta Metis Settlements, by Dr. T.C. Pocklington, examines the internal political institutions and processes, and the external political relationships of the eight legally recognized Metis settlements of northern Alberta, employing historical, legal, observational, philosophical and interview analysis.

The book is an exercise in political analysis. It describes, explains and assesses the political life of the Alberta Metis settlements, including their legal status, their governmental institutions, and their political processes. In addition to dealing with political leaders, considerable attention is devoted to the political attitudes, opinions and activities of "rank-and-file" settlers. The study also explores relationships between the settlements and external organizations, such as the Metis Association of Alberta and various agencies of the provincial government.

This it the first study to undertake a broad examination of the contemporary politics of a Canadian Native collectivity. The study makes extensive use of data derived from interviews with Metis politicians, their constituents, and government officials. The study presents an unconventional approach to the issue of Native self-government and applies it to the situation of the Metis settlements."--Back cover. 

xv, 162 pages. 

Includes bibliography and index.