Métis Nation calls for First Ministers’ Meeting
Cites Work with Ottawa and the Provinces as a Precedent

Churchill. MB (August 5, 2010) - Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier is joining Premiers, First Nation and Inuit leaders in urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to convene a First Ministers Meeting on Aboriginal education. The call follows the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation with leaders of the National Aboriginal Organizations, held yesterday in Churchill, MB.

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Back to Batoche Celebrations Begin
Thousands gather to mark 125th Anniversary of Northwest Resistance

Batoche, SK (July 18, 2010) - A crowd of thousands gathered in Batoche, Saskatchewan for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Back to Batoche celebrations. Métis Nation citizens from across the homeland, leaders, elders, veterans and guest dignitaries were on hand for the official kick-off of the eight day celebration of Métis culture and heritage. The much anticipated highlight of 2010: Year of the Métis Nation - marking the 125th anniversary of the Northwest Resistance - is expected to be the largest Back to Batoche ever.

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The Powley Legacy: Mapping the History of Métis NAtion Rights

Saskatoon, SK (July 14, 2010) - Métis National Council will host a two-day conference featuring a variety of speakers and panel discussions pivotal in advancing rights of the Métis Nation. July 16 & 17, 2010 in Saskatoon, SK.

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Métis Nation Fight for Manitoba Land Claim Will Continue
Manitoba Appeals Court Decision A Setback, Not A Defeat

Winnipeg, MB (July 7, 2010) –Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier is calling the dismissal of the Manitoba Métis land claim case disappointing but not unexpected. Speaking at a press conference at the Manitoba Métis Federation head office in Winnipeg, MB, Chartier announced the MNC will intervene in the appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

“This decision must be appealed to ensure Métis receive their justice in the Canadian courts,” said Chartier. “The Métis Nation will not allow this decision to stand and the MNC will be taking active measures to prepare its intervenor application.”

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U of M Researchers Examine Health Status of Métis in Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB (June 24, 2010) – A new collaborative report from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) and the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) finds some concerns for the health status of the Metis population in the province.

MMF President, David Chartrand welcomes the findings in hope it will bring change. "This report confirms what we've been saying for a long time - that Metis in Manitoba have more health problems."

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Métis Nation Stands United in Fight for Harvesting Rights in Alberta

Ottawa, ON (June 23, 2010) –Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier is pledging support to the Métis Nation of Alberta during the closing arguments of its court battle to have Métis harvesting rights acknowledged in Alberta.

“The entire Métis Nation stands united behind the Métis Nation of Alberta,” said President Chartier. “Justice will be won for the Métis Nation.”

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Still No Justice for Métis Residential School Survivors
‘Reconciliation impossible until someone acknowledges responsibility for Métis Survivors’ says MNC President Chartier’

Ottawa, ON (June 17, 2010) – Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier is congratulating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on its first national event being held this week in Winnipeg, MB, but says reconciliation is impossible until someone acknowledges responsibility for Métis survivors’ residential school experience.

“This national event marks an important step forward on the TRC mandate for fostering healing and reconciliation,” said President Chartier. “Before Métis can take part, however, the truth about the thousands of Métis survivors who have been excluded from the settlement agreement and denied any compensation must first be uncovered.”

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MNC General Assembly Proclaims 2010 “Year of the Métis Nation”

Ottawa, ON (November 27, 2009) - Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier is calling the MNC General Assembly a success, and is thanking the Assembly delegates for their insight and hard work during the 2 day session.

“The Governing Member delegates must be commended for their thoughtful and respectful debate,” said President Chartier. “The General Assembly once again shows how committed our democratically elected governments are to strengthening the Métis Nation.”

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