Category Archives: News

Ottawa January 8, 2013 – The Federal Court has ruled that Métis are “Indians” under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867, confirming that it is the federal government which has the jurisdiction to enter into governmental relations with the Métis Nation. Continue reading →

Ottawa January 7, 2013 – Tomorrow, the leadership of the Métis National Council (MNC) will respond to the Federal Court of Canada’s decision in the legal case initiated by now deceased Métis leader Harry Daniels. Continue reading →

December 22, 2012 – President Chartier returns from speaking tour in Japan and visit to the Indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido prefecture (province). Continue reading →

With snow starting to fall and another year coming to an end, the time to spread Christmas cheer is finally upon us! We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy today and throughout the coming year. Continue reading →

On November 29, 2012, President Chartier, joined by Métis Elder Norman Fleury appeared before the Committee, chaired by Michael Chong, MP for Wellington- Halton Hills. Also appearing were the Canadian Parents for French and French for the Future organizations. Continue reading →

November 26, 2012- Ottawa: Renowned Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s design of the stained glass window was installed permanently in Centre Block on Parliament Hill to commemorate the lives of Aboriginal people who experienced the Indian Residential School System. Continue reading →

In preparing for the funeral on Thursday, November 15, 2012, of legendary Métis leader Jim Sinclair, the Métis National Council devotes this issue to his life and legacy. Continue reading →

Ottawa, November 11, 2012 – Today, President Clément Chartier was one of dozens of representatives who laid wreaths at the national monument in recognition of the many sacrifices made by so many Canadians, including citizens of the Métis Nation. Continue reading →

Métis from Saskatchewan and across Canada are mourning the loss of a true Métis Nationalist: Jim Sinclair, a lifelong advocate of Métis Rights, died on Friday November 9, 2012 following a battle with cancer. He was 79. Continue reading →

November 4, 2012: The Métis Nation and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) flags were raised by Métis National Council President Clément Chartier and AFN representative, Diego Garcia in Tinta, Peru, accompanied by the Mayor of Tinta, Daniel Charca Mamani. Continue reading →