Alberta Metis

• Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

  The Federal Court says the deal is too broad in its definition of who it covers and it was made without consulting two other Métis groups in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2024
  
• Fate of Metis scrip lawsuit in doubt after 17 Alberta plaintiffs ask to withdraw

  The Alberta plaintiffs have asked to be removed after the Metis Nation of Alberta and the federal government challenged the legitimacy of their claim to represent all Metis.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
  
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• Alberta abandoning Metis consultation policy talks ‘not acceptable’: Calgary councillor

  Ward Sutherland, a Métis man and Calgary councillor, says the province has treated the Métis nation as "second-class Indigenous people" by walking away from the negotiating table.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
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• Widow of Métis shooting victim speaks out against racism: ‘I shouldn’t have to defend them online when I’m grieving’

  A Nobleford woman is speaking out after witnessing what she describes as "racist and discriminatory" comments directed toward her late husband and his uncle, who were both shot and killed in March.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
• Rocky Mountain House historic site a hub for adventure on eastern edge of Alberta’s Rockies

  The Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site recreates an early 19th century fur trading post and offers adventures ranging from viewing bison on the plains to trail hiking.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2019
• Alberta fish and game group concerned over Métis hunting deal with province

  The deal, quietly released earlier this month, gives registered Métis the ability to hunt and fish year-round in certain areas, which the Alberta Fish and Game Association fears could put too much pressure on resources.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2019
• Alberta Metis advocate, politician Marlene Lanz dies at 74

  Marlene “Tiny” Lanz, the sitting president of the Calgary and southern Alberta region of the Métis Nation of Alberta, died on Saturday, Aug. 25. She was 74.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2018
• Alberta signs 10-year deal with Metis Nation of Alberta to push ‘respect and co-operation’

  Rachel Notley's government has signed a new 10-year framework agreement with the Metis Nation of Alberta to strengthen their "nation-to-nation" relationship, the premier announced Wednesday.

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2017