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Alberta Métis Settlements
Adrian Hope (former Pres. MAA) 
Introduction - part 2 LINK TO Alberta Métis Settlements Narrative Intro
Maurice L'Hirondelle Former President, FMSA
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Joseph Dion of Gurneyville, Alberta, referred to himself as
the Secretary of the 'Halfbreed Association of Northern Alberta' in Nov. 1932.
He developed a relationship with The Department of Lands and Mines early,
particularly with the Minister, R. G. Reid, "to whom," Dion says,
"I presented my first humble paper." (Alberta Archives, Accession
#75.75 Box 5 - letter to F.J. Buck, September 10, 1940)
He must have solidified that relationship with J. Harvie, the Deputy Minister
of the Department of Lands and Mines and on Nov. 14, 1932 forwarded a draft
letter to Harvie that he, Dion, requested be sent to "the members of the
council".
The final letter stated that Harvie and Dion had agreed there should be a
meeting to arrive "at a final decision and put in a concrete form what we
want from the Government." It indicated where (St. Albert) and when (Wed.
Dec. 28, 1932) and gave three "topics" for discussion.
The Councillors to whom the letter was sent appeared as follows in Dion's
letter to Harvie: |
