Metis Nation

• New Bill paves the way for Métis Nation’s path to self-governance

  A new federal bill introduced last Thursday in Ottawa will allow the Métis Nations of Canada to negotiate a new treaty through which they would achieve more self-governance.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2023
  
• Buffalo Narrows and Île-à-la-Crosse evacuees to return home by end of the week

  Evacuees from Buffalo Narrows and Île-à-la-Crosse are expected to be able to return home by May 28th. Île-à-la-Crosse has rescinded its evacuation order as of Wednesday May 24th.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
  
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• Bringing Michif, the Métis language, back to Northwestern Ontario

  Collette Surovy is hoping the word 'Taamishi,' which means hello in the Michif language of the Métis people, is heard more often.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
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• 103-year-old woman becomes oldest B.C. Métis citizen in birthday ceremony

  Victoria resident Gladys Goulet became the oldest member of the Métis Nation British Columbia in a special citizenship ceremony on her 103rd birthday.

  Features

  Dec 14, 2021
• Three First Nations flags to fly high permanently at City Hall

  The Treaty One Nation, Dakota Nations, and Metis Nation flags will now fly high permanently at City Hall. 

  News

  Sep 15, 2021
• City of Lethbridge recognizes Métis Week with flag raising ceremony

  On Tuesday afternoon, a flag raising ceremony recognizing both Métis Week and Louis Riel Day was held on the front steps of city hall.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Métis veteran in Sask. receives $20K for service during Second World War

  Samuel McKay, who served during the Second World War, was honoured at a ceremony in Regina on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
• Regional Métis leaders raise concerns about national council, call for reform

  The regional Métis presidents of Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for reform of the Métis National Council, stating it “has become increasingly dysfunctional.”

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2020
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• Mint’s new coin honours founder of Manitoba and Metis leader Louis Riel

  The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba.

  Money

  Oct 22, 2019
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• Herb Belcourt remembered as ‘wonderful man, philanthropist, mentor’

  A celebration of life was held for Herb Belcourt on Saturday at Festival Place in Sherwood Park.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2017