Harry Daniels : a Métis voice for the people

Summary: During the 1970’s and 80’s, Harry was one of the leading Aboriginal leaders in national constitutional negotiations. He negotiated with four Canadian Prime Ministers, and has been one of the most visible and charismatic modern Aboriginal leaders. Harry W. Daniels is most widely known among Métis people as the man who negotiated the expressed inclusion of “Métis People”, whose rights are protected in the constitution. Only two people in history have negotiated the expressed inclusion of the Métis in the constitution: Louis Riel and Harry W. Daniels.