Métis National Council
Over 40 years of supporting Métis governments
Providing National & International Advocacy, Convening, and Policy and Research in support of Métis Governments since 1983.
About Métis National Council
The National Voice of the Métis Nation
Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation. As a National Indigenous Organization, the MNC works to advance Métis rights, recognition, and self-determination guided by the legacy of our ancestors and the vision of Louis Riel. Through national dialogues, policy development and research, we advocate for the rights, needs, and wellbeing of Métis across the Homeland.
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Métis National Council and Northwest Territory Métis Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Métis Governance and National Coordination
Edmonton, Alberta, March 09, 2026 — The Métis National Council…
Métis Ancestral Item Returns to the Métis Nation After More Than a Century in Vatican Collection
MNC welcomes rare early 20th-century model dog sled and outlines…
A Message from President Victoria Pruden on Bill C-21
The introduction of Bill C-21 into Parliament, legislation to implement…
Métis National Council Attends Indigenous Federal Provincial Territorial Meeting on MMIWG
The Métis National Council was very pleased to be present…
Meet The Métis National Council President
Victoria Pruden
President Pruden is a proud Michif Iskwew (Métis woman), mother, and dedicated leader with deep ancestral ties to the Métis Nation. Victoria is committed to ethical leadership, transparency, and advancing Métis self-determination, while honouring the legacy of her ancestors and the voices of Métis citizens across the Homeland
Discover Our Policy Departments
Environment
By working in Wahkohtowin (Kinship), the Environment Department focuses on stewarding our environmental responsibilities for all Our Relations by Pimohtew aansaamb (Walking Together) in reciprocity, respect, and to help advance the resiliency and miyo pimatishiwin (the good life) for the 7 generations to come, and by honoring the legacy of the 7 generations past.
Justice and legislative Affairs
The Justice and Legislative Affairs (JLA) Department of the Métis National Council (MNC) is dedicated to advancing Métis self-determination through strategic justice policy development and legislative advocacy. It operates as a hub for shaping policies that strengthen nation-to-nation relationships and uphold Métis rights within Canada. Through its key portfolios—including Justice and Policing, UNDRIP-UNDA implementation, and legislative priorities—the department fosters collaborative frameworks and legislative strategies that embed Métis priorities into the broader Canadian legal landscape.
Health
The MNC Health Department works to advance the health and wellness priorities of Métis people, grounded in Métis culture, values, and the right to self-determination. Guided by the Metis values of Miyo Pimatisiwin , Shakihiwayhk, Wahkohtowin, Tâpwêwin, Sîpihkisôwin; we take a holistic approach to health rooted in the Métis Social Determinants of Health and work to ensure Métis citizens, families, and communities have equitable access to culturally safe and appropriate care.
Children & Family Services
The Child and Family Services Department works to advance the well-being of Métis children, youth, families and communities by promoting culturally appropriate child welfare policies and legislation. Through strategic engagement and collaboration with the Government of Canada and other stakeholders, the MNC and its governing members strive to enhance current child welfare services and support the exercise of jurisdiction over Child and Family Services through an Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis c
Culture Heritage & Language
The Culture, Heritage, and Language Department works to advocate, preserve, and promote our diverse cultural identity and to support the revitalization efforts of our Métis languages.
International Work
The International Department at the MNC works to achieve systemic change for the Métis Nation by building capacity and opportunity, advancing Métis inclusion in global decision-making, and strengthening international Indigenous partnerships.
Intergovernmental Relations
The Intergovernmental Department at the MNC works to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship with the Government of Canada by coordinating strategic initiatives and building new partnerships; advancing distinctions-based collaboration and co-development of federal policy, legislation, and decision-making; and supporting capacity-building to advance the priorities of Métis Governments as they implement the inherent right to self-determination.
Veterans
The Veterans Department supports the National Métis Veterans Council to advocate on national and international levels to ensure Métis Veterans are recognized in federal policy and are commemorated for their service at home and abroad. We also provide guidance on program development, including the Métis Veteran Legacy Program, and support future initiatives in partnership with Canada.
Residential Schools
Métis children have faced the loss of their culture, identity, and traditional languages. These losses have had a significant effect on their communities and their descendants. The experiences of Métis residential school survivors and their families are not widely known, and many survivors have not yet been acknowledged or compensated.
Education & Employment
From early learning, elementary and secondary education through to post-secondary and workforce training, the Métis National Council’s Education & Social Development Department empowers Métis Nation citizens through inclusive research and advocacy that support housing, reduce poverty, address disabilities, and promote well-being, because education at every stage is the key to opportunity and equity.
Economic Development
& Trade
The Métis National Council’s Economic Development Department supports the pursuit of holistic economic prosperity and well-being of by advancing Economic Reconciliation through distinctions-based policy and supporting Métis governments on their self-determined economic priorities.
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