The Métis National Council welcomes Saturday’s announcement regarding the return of cultural items from the Vatican Museums. This work has been underway for many years, and we are grateful to have collaborated closely with our fellow National Indigenous Organizations to advance this important indigenous-led process. As these items make their way home, the next steps will include careful assessment, cultural care, and working with the proper rights holders to ensure their full and rightful return to their communities. We look forward to providing further comment once the items have arrived safely in Canada.
-President Victoria Pruden
Métis National Council