Cover title. Issued also in French under title: Un examen qualitatif des problèmes d'ordre juridique graves : communauté métisse.

Includes bibliographical references (page 35).

"The intent of this project was to identify serious legal issues that Métis individuals in northern Canada may encounter, how they deal with them and the impact the issues have on them. It is believed that experiences in Canada's North differ quite significantly from those in the South and these stories need to be heard. It is hoped that the results of this work will enhance understanding of the experiences these individuals encounter related to their serious legal problems"--Executive summary, page 5.