Important Speeches

The Evolution and Future Direction of the Métis Nation Governance System

On October 3, 2012 – Saskatoon: President Chartier spoke at the 20th anniversary conference at the Aboriginal Government Employees Network in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Toward a Métis Nation Constitution

On September 30, 2012 – Vancouver: In a keynote address at the MNBC 2012 Annual General Meeting, President Chartier outlined why a constitution was needed and spoke about importance of the process that would result in achieving this goal.

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Métis Nation Constitution Workshop Keynote Speech

On September 29, 2012, President Clément Chartier spoke at the MMF 44th AGA Workshop.

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Spotlight on Métis Nation Struggle at McGill University

On September 25, 2012, President Clément Chartier spoke on the emergence  and evolution of the Métis Nation during McGill University’s Aboriginal Awareness Week in Montreal.

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Métis Nation Constitution Workshop Keynote Speech

On August 17, 2012, President Clément Chartier spoke at the MNA AGA Workshop.
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Spotlight on Métis Nation Role in Saskatchewan’s Economic Future

On May 30, 2012, MNC President Clément Chartier spoke of the opportunities and challenges facing the Métis people in Saskatchewan’s economic growth story at at the Saskatchewan Forum 2012 in Regina sponsored by the Conference Board of Canada.

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Remarks by MNC President Clément Chartier Roundtable on Aboriginal Engagement and Participation in Major Resource Development ProjectsOn May 22, 2012, President Clément Chartier set out the opportunities and challenges to effective engagement of the Métis in the development of major resources sector projects and encouraged the federal government to resolve outstanding Métis land claims in order to accelerate economic development.
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Speech in the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal PeoplesOn May 15, 2012, President Clément Chartier participated in a full morning session of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples dedicated to examining the evolving recognition of the collective identity and rights of the Métis in Canada.
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Inspiring Approaches: Change Makers SummitOn April 17, 2012, President Clément Chartier addressed the challenges and opportunities surrounding Métis education at the Inspiring Approaches in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning Summit in Aylmer, Quebec.
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Opening Remarks by President Chartier to the Métis Nation Gateway Summit, Grande PrairieOn March 15, 2012, President Clément Chartier spoked at the Métis Nation Economic Development Summit 2012.
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Métis Nation Constitution Workshop Keynote SpeechOn December 11, 2011, President Clément Chartier spoke at the Métis Nation Constitution Workshop.
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