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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

At the time of this research, Lisa Weber was the Director of the Indigenous Law Program at the University of Alberta. In that capacity, Lisa managed research and administrative projects relating to and affecting Aboriginal peoples and provided academic support to Aboriginal students in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. Lisa has a breadth of experience as an Aboriginal lawyer and has worked extensively with First Nations and Metis people, communities and organizations throughout western Canada. She has participated in research and collaborative projects relating to traditional land use and the impact of development on traditional land users. As an Aboriginal scholar, Lisa has interacted with, and presented to diverse audiences across Canada on the issues of Metis identity, community, and Metis Aboriginal rights. She recently completed a Master of Laws degree at the University of Manitoba and makes her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Cora Weber-Pillwax is Assistant Professor in the First Nations Education Program, University of Alberta.