Elections for the first Otipemisiwak Métis Government are underway
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – Elections are underway from Sept. 13 to 19 for the inaugural Otipemisiwak Métis Government. The Otipemisiwak constitution, approved by an…
Metis Rights
MNA President Audrey Poitras discusses her decision to retire
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 10, longtime Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) President Audrey Poitras announced she won’t seek…
The intersection of First Nation Treaties and Metis Self-Government
By Rob Houle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) the Federal Government introduced Bill C-53 or Recognition of Certain…
Métis Nation of Alberta achieves official recognition
By Jeremy Appel (ANNews) – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is officially one step closer to being a sovereign nation within Alberta. On Feb….
New book about the Metis Nation puts a spotlight on reconciliation
(ANNews) – A new book released by the Métis Nation of Alberta chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Métis since their rights were recognized…
MNA citizens overwhelmingly approve new Constitution
(ANNews) – Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) have overwhelmingly adopted a new Constitution as the missing piece in their centuries long struggle…
Alberta Legislative Assembly to honour Louis Riel: Nov. 16
EDMONTON – The Legislative Assembly of Alberta along with the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) will host a Louis Riel Commemorative Ceremony on Wednesday, November…
Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO wins business innovation award
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Justin Bourque, the CEO of Willow Lake Métis Nation in Anzac, Alta., received an “Innovator” award…
Joshua Morin – on why he chose not to attend the Papal Visit
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Joshua Morin is part of a new generation of Indigenous Advocates who did not see the…
Willow Lake Metis Nation buy land for revitalization
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On May 31, 2022 the Willow Lake Metis Nation (WLMN) announced that they had purchased approximately…