Audrey Poitras

• Métis Nation of Alberta holds election during transition to new government model

  The election is the first under the new Otipemisiwak Métis government that was ratified last November.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
  
• Alberta Métis vote to ratify constitution

  The agreement establishes the MNA as a legitimate government in Canada. It’s one of about 25 self-government agreements already in place — a modern treaty.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2022
  
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• Constitution vote would allow Alberta Métis to self-govern; opponents feel under-consulted

  Métis Nation of Alberta citizens aged 16 and older can vote online or in person until Nov. 30.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
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• Métis Nation of Alberta marks historic return of bison to traditional lands

  The Métis Nation of Alberta says the arrival of 20 wood bison at a site northeast of Edmonton was a historic moment.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• National urban park in the works for the City of Edmonton

  “Edmontonians are united by our love of nature and getting outside," Mayor Sohi said adding that being close to natural spaces increases wellbeing and connection.

  Environment

  Mar 14, 2022
• Rift amid Métis leaders widens ahead of meetings with premiers, PM

  The Métis National Council vice-president is accusing three provincial leaders of striking a "backroom deal" that allows new members into the nation he believes are not Métis.

  Politics

  Mar 10, 2020
• Métis Nation of Alberta votes to support Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

  An organization that represents Métis in Alberta says it supports the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline through B.C.

  Economy

  Aug 14, 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