Six Nations is pushing back against the Metis Nation of Ontario’s bid for self-governance through Bill C-53, which could also grant the Metis land. On January 26 the federal government announced $12.8 million for New Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions, within the announcement it granted the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) $1.3 million from Environment and Climate Change Canada to “aquire land for conservation and restoration.” Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri Lyn Hill said the MNO acquiring land was “concerning” during her update at the Political Liaison meeting on February 12. “This is a direct example, Canada said Bill C-53 would have no impact on First Nations Treaty and constitutionally protected rights. In Ontario the MNO has clear intentions to claim land,” Hill said The bill is set to go back

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