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![]() Alberta Court of Appeal Agrees to Hear Métis Harvesting Rights CaseCalgary, AB (January 23, 2011) – In a decision released today, Madame Justice Constance Hunt, of the Alberta Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal in R. v. Hirsekorn – the Métis Nation of Alberta’s (“MNA”) Métis harvesting rights litigation. Continue reading![]() Detour Gold Concludes Impact and Benefit Agreement with Métis Nation of OntarioDetour Gold Corporation and the Métis Nation of Ontario, as represented by its President Gary Lipinski and the MNO’s Regional Consultation Committee for the James Bay-Abitibi/Temiscamingue areas are pleased to announce that they have finalized an Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) with respect to the development and operation of the Company's Detour Lake gold mining project in northeastern Ontario. Continue reading![]() Métis Nation Constitution Workshop Held in OttawaOn December 11 & 12, 2011 the Métis National Council hosted the Métis Nation Constitution Workshop that was attended by its Governing Members and their respective Board of Directors or Provincial Councils. Over the two days, a variety of presentations addressed range of issues under consideration as the Métis Nation continues to develop the framework for a Métis Nation Constitution. Continue reading![]() MMF Land Claim Case Heard by the Supreme Court of CanadaOn the morning of December 13th, Métis Nation citizens gathered in Ottawa to march to the steps of the Supreme Court of Canada in support of the Manitoba Metis Federations' court appeal that has been 30 years in the making. It was a great day for the Métis Nation. Continue reading![]() Métis Veterans Honoured – Minister Duncan AttendsMétis Veterans who served during the Korean War were honoured on December 11th in Ottawa at a special commemoration luncheon that was attended by Métis Nation leaders, citizens, friends of the Métis and special guest Aboriginal Affairs and Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis Minister John Duncan. Continue reading![]() Métis Youth Voice Heard on Parliament HillThe voice of Métis youth was heard in Parliament last night in a meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples. For the first time, the Senators sat amongst youth representatives from the three national Aboriginal organizations - the Métis National Council, Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. The meeting was a chance for the Senators to hear what the priorities and challenges are for youth today and every word spoken was heard. Continue reading![]() Louis Riel DayEvery November 16th, the Métis Nation gathers in communities across the Homeland to remember our fearless leader, Louis Riel. This day marks the death of this dedicated leader who sacrificed his life in pursuit of recognition and acceptance of our people. For information on events happening across the Homeland please click below. Continue reading![]() Métis Nation Reminds Canadians that Thousands of Métis Residential School Survivors Remain UnacknowledgedOttawa, ON - (October 28, 2011) The Métis Nation acknowledges the announcement made by the Government of Canada to commemorate the legacy of the Indian residential school systems at Parliament Hill as a next step as laid out in the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Continue reading![]() Federal Government Announces Support for Métis Entrepreneurship FundOn Monday, October 24th 2011, the federal government announced its support of the Métis Entrepreneurship Fund with an initial contribution of $3,000,000. The announcement was made during the Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow in Ottawa, ON. Continue reading![]() Métis Veteran’s Memorial Monument ProjectShow your support for the Métis Veteran's Memorial Monument Project in Historic Batoche, SK by donating what you can, little or large. All donations are being collected by the Gabriel Dumont Institute and will go directly into the fundraising efforts for the $300,000 Veteran's Monument. To find out more on the project and how to contribute 'click for more' below. Continue reading |
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Métis National Council has moved!Métis National Council has moved to: #4 - 340 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0M6 No change to telephone, fax and emails. |
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