Category Archives: News

Métis Residential and Day School Survivors Speak

A new MNC video production captures the experiences of Métis survivors of Church-run residential and day schools. Continue reading

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Métis Nation participates in OAS General Assembly

President Chartier attended the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, held June 4-6, 2013 in Guatemala. Continue reading

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Aboriginal Lands and Natural Resources Forum

May 31, 2013 – Ottawa, ON: President Chartier spoke at the Aboriginal Lands and Natural Resources Forum on Métis Land and Natural Resources Developments – The Daniels Case and Its Implications. Continue reading

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State of the Nation Address

In his State of the Nation Address to the MNC General Assembly in March 2013 , President Chartier speaks to the importance of the history, rights and integrity of the Métis Nation as the Métis National Council celebrates its 30th anniversary. Continue reading

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CSLS released report on Métis in the Mining Industry

May 22, 2013, the Centre for the Study of Living Standards (CSLS) released a report entitled “Labour Market Prospects for the Métis in the Canadian Mining Industry.” Continue reading

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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Underway in New York City

May 22, 2013 – New York, NY: The 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UN PFII) is currently underway at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters with over two thousand Indigenous peoples from around the world participating. Continue reading

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Métis National Council Granted Intervener Status

May 14, 2013 Ottawa, ON – Today Madame Justice Sharlow issued an Order dismissing the applications of the Métis National Council, Manitoba Metis Federation and Métis Nation of Ontario to be added as parties to the Daniels appeal. Continue reading

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Métis Nation Seeks Party Status in Daniels Appeal

May 13, 2013 – Ottawa ON: President Clément Chartier QC and Marc LeClair acting on behalf of the Métis National Council appeared before Justice Sharlow this morning. Continue reading

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Métis Nation participates in OAS consultations

May 10, 2013, Washington, DC – Today, President Chartier made an intervention at the 10th Hemispheric Forum with Civil Society and Social Actors: “Towards a Comprehensive Anti-Drug Policy in the Americas” at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters. Continue reading

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Canada and Métis Nation Strengthen their Relationship

April 29, 2013 Ottawa ON: President Chartier and Prime Minister Harper discussed economic priorities after the renewal of the Métis Nation Protocol and the signing of a Governance and Finance Accord. Continue reading

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