Métis leaders in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan address racism in healthcare
(Ottawa) – Leaders from the Métis Nation of Ontario, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan and the Métis Nation of Alberta joined other Métis, First Nations and…
Metis Rights
Metis Settlements recognize 30 years of Alberta Legislation
by Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Happy Metis Settlements Proclamation Day from Alberta Native News! On October 30, 2020 the Metis Settlements…
Métis Nation Second World War Hero’s spouse to receive Recognition Payment in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ – On October 7, 2020, WWII, Métis Veteran Walter Calahaisn’s spouse Myrtle Calahaisn received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. President Audrey Poitras of…
Justice for Sansom and Cardinal – Update on Court Proceedings on Métis Hunters Murder Charges
By Laura Mushumanski As of July 29th, the two men accused of murdering Jake Sansom and Morris Cardinal have both been denied bail. Sansom and…
What happened to Jacob Sansom and Morris Cardinal?
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – The Indigenous way about hunting is always making sure the freezer is stocked and there is enough mîciwin (food) to…
Indigenous rights advocates continue to celebrate their sâkihitowin (love) after 73 years of marriage
By Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Seventy-three years ago, when marriages were arranged, Elmer Carlson went outside cultural norms and chose to marry a woman that…
Métis Housing: Exciting new Initiatives and new programs
By Dale Ladouceur (ANNews) – Last year Métis Nation of Alberta President Audrey Poitras, on behalf of Métis Nation of Alberta Citizens, signed a 10-year,…
Historic agreements signed with Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation of Ontario and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
OTTAWA, CNW – On June 27, 2019, the Government of Canada further advanced its commitment to renewing nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationships with the Métis, based on…
Métis Veterans Saluted as Part of D-Day Anniversary Celebrations
(June 2019) – On June 6, 2019, at Juno Beach in Normandy, France, members of the Metis National Council (MNC) and the Manitoba Metis Federation…
How has the SNC-Lavalin Affair affected the Relationship of the Métis Nation with the Trudeau government?
by MNC President Clément Chartier OTTAWA /CNW/ – Amidst the controversy over the SNC-Lavalin Affair, there has been a recurring suggestion that the resignation of…