Metis. USA - Canada

 

European Background. Canadian born. 1999-2001. Merger & Asylum

BBDRP. Gold Card - EB-5 contribution

For U.S. Entry (Jay Treaty Rights)

BENNETT

Black - White + Metis. Under or over 50% Metis status 

European - International 

Canadian. USA. Australian. New Zealand. Euro

Connected closer & distant bloodlines 

Bevarian Sect Finance. Cabins perspective 

Métis refers to a distinct Indigenous people in Canada, originating from relationships between First Nations women and European men, developing unique cultures, languages (like Michif), and a strong Nation with a homeland across the Prairies and Great Lakes. They are recognized under the Canadian Constitution, defined by self-identification, ancestral connection, and community acceptance, distinct from First Nations and Inuit. The term also has meanings in Greek mythology (goddess Metis) and as various technical/scientific terms (e.g., a moon of Jupiter, software).  

The Métis People (Indigenous)

• Origin: 

Formed from intermarriage between First Nations women and European fur traders, creating unique communities along fur trade routes in Western Canada. 

• Identity: 

A distinct Indigenous group with their own history, culture, language (Michif), and traditions, recognized in Canada's

 Constitution. 

• Homeland: 
Historically centered in the Prairies, including parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, BC, NWT, and northern US states like Montana and North Dakota. 

• Rights: 

Recognized as Aboriginal peoples, their rights and identity have been clarified by Supreme Court cases like Powley, emphasizing self-identification, ancestry, and community acceptance. 

Other Meanings of Métis/Metis

• Mythology: 

Metis (or Metis) was a Titaness, the first wife of Zeus, representing wisdom and cunning.

• Science/Tech: 

Includes Jupiter's moon Metis, software (METIS for graph partitioning), and a Russian anti-tank missile system (9K115 Metis). 

Key Takeaway

When people refer to "Métis," they usually mean the distinct Indigenous Nation in Canada with rich culture and history, but the term also appears in other contexts. 

Stargrat-Bennett not Libel-Savage are connected to Sault St Marie & Sudbury Metis connecting to Coastal British Columbia & Northern Alberta then areas of USA

Reference to Saskatchewan. Mid West Metis

Taanishi! As the president of the Métis Nation, I am filled with pride and hope that the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada will be a powerful tool to more fully educate Canadians about the long and proud history of the Métis Nation and the many contributions we have made in shaping the country and our collective identity as Canadians.

We need only to examine older records of our history to see a fairly one-sided perspective on the land, its people and its history. These records, whether books, photos, laws or school curricula, have, for the most part, provided a negative and biased view of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada — the Métis Nation, the Inuit and the First Nations. They have also failed to recognize our inherent rights and our significant contributions to shaping Canada from long before 1867 until the present day, while fully lauding the efforts of settlers and their descendants.

It is only in the last several decades that mainstream narratives have begun to include a less biased and more accurate reflection of the Métis Nation. We were sometimes referred to as “Canada’s forgotten people,” a fairly accurate term when you acknowledge that only after arduous political battles have the Métis finally been included in the Constitution Act, 1982, and further recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark Powley (2003) Cunningham (2011), Manitoba Metis Federation (2013) and Daniels (2016) decisions. As you can see, centuries have passed since the birth of the Métis Nation in the 1700s. Our “New Nation,” as we called ourselves, played a significant role in Canada’s development, utilizing our knowledge and skills to navigate both the land and the trade and commerce that was taking place across the northwest. We stood up for our rights to be self-determining and to own land. We were significantly marginalized for seeking those rights.

This was particularly true after 1870 and 1885, the darkest times in Métis history, and a dark chapter in Canadian history.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has boldly taken a step to address the truth with the creation of this atlas, which will help balance the historical record with other perspectives and missing pieces of history. The atlas will be a powerful educational tool for all Canadians, affirming the Métis Nation, the Inuit and the First Nations, while helping Canadians and the world learn more about the true history of Canada.

The remarkable resiliency of the Métis Nation is a testament to the strength and determination of our ancestors. We honour their strength with the pride and tenacity with which we hold on to our culture, our values and our rights as a founding people of Canada. Here, more of our story is told.

https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/metis/

USA & CANADA

When people refer to "Métis," they usually mean the distinct Indigenous Nation in Canada with rich culture and history, but the term also appears in other contexts. 

As Bevarian Sect Finance sees Earth's history. Mongolian Eurp mix created different North - South + Central American Indian (or Indigenous people's). Unlike Indonesian & India East Indian 

Métis people born in Canada can generally travel freely across the U.S. border under the Jay Treaty for work, study, or residence, provided they prove at least 50% Aboriginal ancestry (blood quantum) with documentation like a Status Card, long-form birth certificate, and a letter from their Nation/band. While Métis Status Cards and Certificates of Indian Status (Status Cards) are accepted for land/sea crossings (though at U.S. discretion), a passport is needed for air travel, and documentation must show significant blood quantum for these rights. 

For U.S. Entry (Jay Treaty Rights)

• Eligibility: Canadian-born individuals with at least 50% Aboriginal blood (including Métis).

• Purpose: Live, work, study, retire, or invest in the U.S. without typical immigration hurdles.

• Required Docs (at port of entry):

• Proof of Indigenous ancestry (50% blood quantum).

• Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card) or Secure Status Card.

• Long-form birth certificate naming both parents.

• Letter from your band/Nation on official letterhead confirming ancestry/blood quantum.

• Valid Passport (required for air travel). 

For Canadian Entry

• Valid ID: Secure Status Card, Status Card (machine-readable zone helps), or Enhanced Driver's License are generally accepted for land/sea entry.

• Air Travel: A valid passport is required to fly into Canada. 

Key Considerations

• Documentation is Key: U.S. border officials have discretion, so having comprehensive documentation is crucial.

• Blood Quantum: The 50% blood quantum is a key requirement for Jay Treaty rights.

• Air vs. Land: Different rules apply for air travel; passports are essential. 
Disclaimer: Laws and enforcement can change; always check with official government sources or legal counsel for specific advice before traveling. 

USA - Canadian Passports of Citizens & Metis 

Final Edits. Hacked Edits. Hacked Re-Edits 

Family of Dr Sydney Nicola Bennett 

Well known Scientist Billionaire 

German Swiss. French Dutch first & English UK with Metis & African extended

Sibling Jordan. Just an Accountant. Earned a Partnership at a Firm. Nothing globally known like contained Endless Energy or other feats like DNA mutation 

Donald J Trump can rip  Naturalization up from 1999-2001 + 

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A decide not once but more than based on what may be best for you (instead not & best for others not you ha. Haha. Ha! See ha)

Aww poor loser oh. Aww haha! Sucka tity!

The NB-OT Labs & expansion Labs on Dr Sydney Nicola Bennett's behalf. Erratic instability 

"Donald J Trump can rip  Naturalization up from 1999-2001 +" (said NB-OT Labs & expansion Labs)

Now NB-OT Labs & expansion Labs do not represent Dr Sydney Nicola Bennett 

Main routes yet down from Alaska - Eussia & Mongolia + European first from British Columbia coast

Dr Sydney Nicola Bennett has status in Europe & North America! Birthright & rightfully

BBDRP starts. January 1, 2025. 

America. 

https://bennettsandiego.blogspot.com/2025/11/bbdrp.html

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=esaqtbtuwAY&list=RDesaqtbtuwAY&start_radio=1&pp=oAcB

Individual generalized & style then all follow suit into hole of fu*k then. Cancer children & their little house

https://youtu.be/5xb6WXQpR-k?si=m3OaEJ6iehzRa_3D

Canadian Métis have rights under the Jay Treaty (1794) for border crossing if they have 50% Indigenous ancestry, allowing free entry to the U.S. for work/residency. In Canada, Métis are recognized under Section 35, leading to significant recent Self-Government Treaties (like those with Manitoba Métis & Métis Nation of Ontario), affirming their inherent right to self-determination and governance, distinct from traditional numbered treaties with First Nations. 

For U.S. Entry (The Jay Treaty):

• Who Qualifies: Indigenous people (including Métis) born in Canada with 50% or more Indigenous blood quantum.

• Benefits: Allows free entry, residence, and employment in the U.S. without typical immigration restrictions.

• Requirements: Proof of ancestry (band letter, status card) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection notification. 

For Self-Government in Canada (Modern Treaties):

• What They Are: Nation-to-nation agreements recognizing Métis inherent right to self-government.

• Key Examples:

• Manitoba Métis Federation: Signed a Self-Government Treaty in late 2024, affirming their rights and governance.

• Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO): Has a Self-Government Agreement (2023) leading to a recognized Métis public government.

• Métis Nation–Saskatchewan: Also signed a Self-Government Agreement (2023).

• Significance: Establishes Métis governments with law-making powers over citizenship, internal operations, and more, distinct from historical land-based treaties. 

In Summary: The "Métis US Treaty" concept usually refers to the Jay Treaty for border movement, while recent Canadian developments focus on Self-Government Treaties that recognize Métis distinct nationhood and governance rights within Canada. 

Open area. Treaty lands areas past-present since inception of country & old Vs new maps

Migrators stake in lands & lands since divided up 

SQUAW CANADA & USA + North American Indian (other forms is modern kick & crafted offensive to vintage right) 

The Humiliation of "Squaw Men": How American Squatters Displaced Métis in the Oregon Territory

The fertile valleys and abundant forests of the Oregon Territory, particularly the Willamette Valley, Métis communities were set up long before the great American migrations of the mid-19th century. These were lands where French-Canadian voyageurs, trappers, and former Hudson's Bay Company employees had settled, building lives with their Indigenous wives and mixed-heritage children. Their presence predated formal American sovereignty . Their homes were simple cabins, their farms modest, their rights understood through long-standing occupation rather than official paperwork.

This established informal order was disrupted by the relentless tide of American expansion. Beginning in the 1840s, thousands of American settlers, driven by the promise of free land and a manifest destiny, poured into the Oregon Territory. They brought with them a rigid and often uncompromising concept of land ownership: private property defined by precise surveys, written deeds, and cultivation. Land not formally "claimed" by American citizens was considered "unoccupied" or "public domain," ripe for the taking.

American squatters, often the vanguard of this expansion, employed a systematic array of tactics to dispossess these mixed communities . 

Direct Physical Encroachment and "Claim Jumping": The most immediate tactic involved squatters simply moving onto land already occupied by Métis families. Despite cabins, fences, or cultivated plots, if the Métis lacked formal American documentation, their presence was disregarded. Squatters would quickly erect their own rudimentary "improvements"—a cabin, a plowed field—to establish a legal foothold. They would then file a pre-emption claim, effectively "jumping" the Métis' long-held, but undocumented, claims.

Exploitation of the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850: This pivotal American law, designed to encourage rapid settlement, became a powerful tool of displacement. While it nominally allowed "half-breed Indians" who arrived before 1850 to claim land, the act's primary beneficiaries were "white male citizens." The requirements for continuous residency, specific cultivation, and formal filing (often in English) heavily favored American settlers who understood and could navigate this bureaucratic maze. Métis families, many of whom were illiterate in English, unfamiliar with the legal system, or operating under different cultural norms of land use, were at a severe disadvantage. Their established use of land for hunting or more varied agriculture might not meet the strict "improvement" criteria.

Intimidation and Harassment, Bolstered by Vigilante Action: Beyond legal maneuvers, squatters frequently resorted to more direct forms of coercion. Verbal threats, harassment, and demands to leave were common. There are accounts of squatters tearing down Métis fences, destroying crops, or even dismantling cabins to make the land uninhabitable for its original occupants. This pressure was often dramatically intensified by the emergence of vigilante groups, particularly in areas like the Upper Umpqua Valley. These self-appointed militias, often comprised of settlers and sometimes working in conjunction with official volunteer forces during the Rogue River Wars, took matters into their own hands. They engaged in extra-legal actions, including raids, forced round-ups, and threats of violence against Métis families and their Indigenous kin, accelerating their removal from the valley.

Racial Degradation and Social Stigma: This was a particularly cruel tactic. American settlers often used derogatory terms like "squaw man" to refer to French-Canadian fathers in Métis families. This term was deeply dehumanizing, intended to emasculate the men, shame their Indigenous wives, and stigmatize their mixed-race children. By casting these families as racially inferior and morally suspect, settlers sought to delegitimize their presence, erode their social standing, and justify their dispossession. This racial bias provided a convenient pretext for forcing Métis out, arguing they were not "proper" settlers or were a threat, even when their land claims were based on long-term, peaceful occupation.

Lack of Legal and Political Recourse, Amplified by Martial Law and Vigilante Justice: Critically, Métis communities in the US generally lacked formal recognition as distinct Indigenous nations. This meant they had no treaty rights, no designated land base, and limited legal standing to defend their claims in American courts. This vulnerability was dramatically amplified during the Indian Wars of 1855-1856. Governor Isaac Stevens of Washington Territory, in his aggressive pursuit of territorial control, declared martial law in Pierce and Thurston counties (and effectively in the Walla Walla region too). This direct military intervention, defying even judicial orders of habeas corpus, combined with the unchecked actions of local vigilante groups, demonstrated the extreme lengths to which authorities (both official and unofficial) would go to control and displace populations seen as disloyal or an impediment to settlement.

The cumulative effect of these tactics was widespread displacement. Métis families, stripped of their land and were forced to make agonizing choices. Some dispersed, assimilating into the dominant culture at the cost of their distinct identity. Many migrated further east, seeking refuge in areas like Montana, where they hoped to find new homes and kin. The displacement of the Métis by American squatters in the Oregon Territory stands as a stark chapter in the history of the American West, revealing how land was "cleared" not just by purchase or treaty, but often by aggressive encroachment and the deliberate exploitation of legal and cultural disparities, enforced by social stigma, racial humiliation, and even direct military and vigilante action.

North American Indian

Treaty & group. Factors & efforts within the Indigenous sect of then 

You cannot rename Indian to Native or Aboriginal & First Nations. Indian is 

That's it that's all. 

Cowboy. Indian. First settlers. Immigrant international mix. Hole to China. Bows & arrows. Gun Powder 

Migratory mix. First after split continent. Split continent & maps then migration patterns 

DR SYDNEY NICOLA BENNETT HAS MÉTIS IN FAMILY. OVER 50%

Ray Bennett. Partially Squaw Metis. Seashelt - Vancouver (UK - English connected to Dutch) unlike Ray Savage. French - Swiss (German - Italian)

Stargrat has Metis in their bloodline too

German African black family spread to USA with white Euro while Canadian connected like Australian - New Zealand. Closer & distant related 

Different families are married in or distant DNA strains 

Bennett. USA & Canadian Métis heritage

https://www.metisnation.org/news/reg-bennett-obit/

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/rivers-of-resistance-a-history-of-the-metis-nation-of-ontario/

https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2019/07/minister-bennett-announces-funding-for-metis-national-heritage-centre.html

https://metistours.com/guides/

Prominent individuals like Art Bennett, a key Métis leader in Ontario known for advocating rights and culture, and former federal minister Carolyn Bennett, who oversaw significant relations and self-government efforts with Métis groups, alongside discussions of the surname's potential origins within Métis families (Benoit/Bennett). These figures highlight ongoing efforts for Métis recognition, rights, and cultural preservation, from grassroots advocacy to federal policy. 

Key Figures:

Art Bennett: A respected Métis leader, particularly in Ontario, known for championing Métis rights and culture, receiving awards for his advocacy, and involved in early efforts to assert Métis harvesting rights under the Constitution.

Carolyn Bennett: A former Canadian federal minister (Crown-Indigenous Relations), she was instrumental in negotiating and signing significant Métis Self-Government Agreements with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and other Métis governments, advancing recognition and self-governance. 

Key Themes:

Métis Rights & Self-Government: The name is tied to the struggle for Métis self-determination, with leaders like Art Bennett fighting for rights and governments like the MNO signing foundational agreements.

Cultural Preservation: Efforts to promote Métis history and culture, including funding for heritage centers, are linked to figures named Bennett.

Surname & Identity: Some families with the Bennett surname explore its roots, potentially linked to French-Canadian names like Benoit, tracing Métis heritage. 

In Summary: When searching "Bennett Métis," you're likely finding information about dedicated individuals advancing Métis rights and governance or discussions about the surname's connection to Métis identity in Canada. 

Métis & non-Métis family & extended 

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For Dr Sydney Nicola Bennett...

Neck-spine + facial surgery. Not gender. From 1999-2001/2003 injuries then those inflicted between 2012-2025. 

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