Metis

• First Nation leader in Saskatchewan says more work needs to be done in reconciliation process

  The province issued a release saying it is proud to be a part of Canada’s national action plan regarding the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Ontario trucker convicted of killing Edmonton woman in hotel wants mistrial

  In February, a jury convicted 52-year-old Barton, who is from Mississauga, Ont., of manslaughter in the 2011 death of Cindy Gladue.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• ‘It’s a lost art’: Alberta man recreates historic red river carts

  A part of Indigenous history is being replicated by an Alberta man, fulfilling a dream building red river carts. It's hoped it will showcase the brave journey of the Métis people.

  Features

  May 26
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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
• Ground broken on affordable housing project for Métis elders in Saskatoon

  CUMFI said once complete, Round Prairie Elders’ Lodge in Saskatoon will offer rental rates 30 per cent below market.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Saskatoon to name future street in Michif language

  The City of Saskatoon’s civic naming committee selected the name 'Shakamohtaa' for a future street in the Brighton neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• Family of Jackie Vautour to continue fight for land expropriated for national park

  The Vautour family say they are Metis-Acadian and the expropriated land is unceded Mi'kmaq territory that is the subject of an ongoing court challenge.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• No action to be taken against judge who visited Saskatchewan Indigenous protest camp

  The Canadian Judicial Council said it received five complaints last year after Court of Queen's Bench Justice Graeme Mitchell visited a protest camp.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• Volunteers try to clean up Meadowgreen recycling depot after years of dumping

  Volunteers with the Central Urban Métis Federation began cleaning up around the Saskatoon recycling depot Friday morning but were asked to leave by city crews.

  Canada

  Mar 29
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• Questions mount over lack of COVID-19 vaccination plan for Ontario’s urban Indigenous communities

  "It has felt very grassroots, but I would say grassroots to the point of feeling like we have not had the support that we needed to ensure that it was coordinated."

  Health

  Mar 17