Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Metis citizenship

WINNIPEG- A Manitoba man who was switched at birth and raised without being aware of his Indigenous heritage for more than 60 years says he feels a sense of belonging after receiving his Metis citizenship. “My identity is something I lost a long time ago,” Edward Ambrose said in a news release. “I’m 68 now, so being welcomed into the Red River Metis family really touches my heart.” Ambrose received his Manitoba Metis Federation citizenship card in Winnipeg on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his daughter, Eileen, and his biological sister Leona. “I am proud to be with my family, and it feels so powerful and meaningful to receive my card,” Ambrose said. “I will always love my other family too, but I feel like this is where I belong…

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