Leader who fought to have Metis people recognized in the Constitution placed on stamp

REGINA — An Indigenous leader who fought to have Metis people recognized in the Constitution will appear on a Canada Post stamp.

Harry Daniels, who was originally from Regina Beach, Sask., spent 40 years of his life advocating for Metis rights before he died in 2004.

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Daniels is most recognized for pushing to have Metis and non-status Indians included in the Constitution.

The stamp of Daniels is the first in Canada Post’s multi-year Indigenous leader series.

Two other leaders are to revealed later this week.