Metis Nation Saskatchewan

• Advocates say Saskatchewan accessibility legislation needs to ‘have teeth’

  The Accessible Saskatchewan Act was introduced in the legislature last week, aimed at removing accessibility barriers in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
  
• Métis Nation–Saskatchewan pays tribute to veterans at Batoche: ‘It is important to remember’

  Métis Nation–Saskatchewan paid special homage to Métis Veterans today with a ceremony at Batoche Festival Grounds.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2022
  
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• New funding for Métis Nation—Saskatchewan announced

  This project addresses parents’ knowledge, language and Metis and First Nation cultural awareness to improve early development and school readiness for their children.

  Education

  Apr 30, 2022
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• Pope’s apology just a first step say Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders

  Pope Francis apologized to residential school survivors on Friday, saying he was sorry for the grave and lasting harm caused by some clergy members in residential schools.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022
• Leadership change at Prairie Harm Reduction as Jason Mercredi joins MN-S

  Jason Mercredi is leaving as executive director of Prairie Harm Reduction to join Métis Nation–Saskatchewan as their homelessness manager.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2022
• Meewasin consultations underway in pursuit of national urban park creation for Saskatoon

  Consultations are underway between Meewasin and its steering committee members as the first step in a process to possibly create a national urban park.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan elects first youth council president

  Autumn LaRose-Smith becomes Métis Nation-Saskatchewan's first elected president in the Provincial Métis Youth Council where she will serve a four-year term.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2021
• USask community health professor’s claims of Indigenous ancestry questioned

  In response to the investigation, Bourassa released a statement which said she was adopted by Clifford Larocque, a Métis leader in Saskatchewan, after her grandfather passed away.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2021
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• Judge upholds amendments that limit who can vote in Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election

  Prior to the MNLA amendment, anyone who claimed to be Métis and met the age and residency requirements could vote in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election.

  Canada

  May 18, 2021
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• MN-S voting rule changes unconstitutional: former National Council president

  Changes to Métis Nation-Saskatchewan's rules mean only registered members can vote on issues pertaining to the organization.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2021