Métis National Council President Congratulates Lorna Docken on her election as Interim President of the Métis Nation - SaskatchewanOTTAWA (January 19, 2004) - Métis National Council President Clément Chartier congratulates Lorna Docken on her election as Interim President of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan. Ms. Docken was elected this past weekend on January 17 at the Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan held in Saskatoon, SK. President Chartier also offers his congratulations to Alex Maurice who was elected as Interim Vice-President. President Chartier served as President of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan since February 1998. In October 2003 he was elected President of the Métis National Council and this past weekend's assembly was held to elect his interim replacement in Saskatchewan. "As the former President of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan I have had the privilege to work closely with Ms. Docken and Mr. Maurice," said President Chartier. "I offer my sincere congratulations to each of them in their new responsibilities. I am confident that both these Métis citizens will continue to serve the Métis Nation to the best of their abilities." Interim President Docken had served as Vice-President of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. Interim Vice-President Maurice held the portfolio of Minister of Justice and Family Services in the Métis Provincial Council. Ms. Docken and Mr. Maurice will serve in their respective roles until the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan's general election is held on May 26, 2004. For more information: Robert McDonald |