Metis Nation Of Alberta

• Métis National Council elects new president after months of turmoil

  In a news release, the council announced Victoria Pruden will be its new president, replacing Cassidy Caron, whose term expired in September.

  Politics

  Dec 10
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• Birth of 2 bison calves makes history: Métis Nation of Alberta

  The Métis Nation of Alberta is celebrating the birth of two bison calves at a cultural park northeast of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• City of Calgary installing tipis in parks in partnership with Indigenous nations

  The city said it is partnering with first nations to provide spaces for Indigenous peoples in parks.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
• ‘Proper recognition’: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario Métis sign self-governance deal

  The deal builds on a 2019 accord that acknowledged the Métis right to self-government but stopped short of naming groups that would form those governments.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 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
• 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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• Leader who fought to have Métis people recognized in the Constitution placed on stamp

  A Métis leader who fought to have his people recognized in the Constitution is to appear on a new Canada Post stamp later this month.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2022
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• Concerns raised over potential election delay for Métis Nation of Alberta

  A special meeting has been called to vote on whether or not to delay the upcoming September 2022 election one year to 2023.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022