What is this Guide?

This 2004 Harvesters Guide has been prepared by the Métis National Council in collaboration with its Governing Members as a part of the Métis Nation's multilateral process on Métis harvesting.

The purpose of this Guide is to provide Métis citizens with helpful and timely information relating to harvesting in their region of the Métis Nation for this Fall. This Guide includes

• background information on the Powley case;
• information on the various Métis harvesting initiatives and/or agreements that are in place for this Fall;
• regional contact information for Métis harvesters; and
• helpful lists on what to do if you are harvesting this Fall.

It must be emphasized that this Fall's harvesting season continues to be one of transition across of the Métis Nation Homeland. While we have attempted to provide Métis harvesters with as much information as possible in this Guide, it will not answer all of your questions and is not legal advice. As well, developments following the publication of this Guide may substantially change some of the information provided.

In order to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings, all Métis harvesters should contact their regional Métis government in order to obtain the most up-to-date information available prior to going out harvesting this Fall.