Your Voice Matters
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Seeks Your Voice for Constitutional Reform
Revisit the Journey:
The Voice of the People Constitutional Reform has completed consultations in 2019, 2022, 2023 and now, 2024. Summarized reports and feedback from previous years can be found here: (2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024).
Kwayaskastasowin – A Métis Judiciary Designed with Métis People:
Outlines a model for a proposed Métis judiciary system which draws on traditional practices, community knowledge, and cutting-edge thinking on restorative justice. The Métis Judiciary embraces Kwayaskastasowin—setting things right—and we want our laws to reflect this spirit.
Read the report now: Kwayaskastasowin – A Métis Judiciary Designed with Métis People
The Métis Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary. Explained by Marilyn Poitras
Watch for upcoming Consultation Sessions on the Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act
The draft Kwayaksastasowin Judiciary Act outlines the structure of the Judiciary based on the final report and outlines the authority and responsibilities of the Judicial Body. Drafting of this Act is ongoing based on consultations and feedback received to date. A copy of the current draft Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act is available here: MN–S Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act Side by Side
Legislation:
This table contains proposed amendments to existing legislation and new legislation to be tabled at the Fall 2024 MNLA.
| Legislation Title | Proposed Legislation | Existing Legislation – Side by Side Comparison to Proposed Text |
| MN–S Constitution | MN–S Constitution | MN–S Constitution Side by Side |
| MN–S Assemblies Act | MNS Assemblies Act 2024 Phase 1 ver.5 | MNS Assemblies Act side-by-side 2024 phase 1 ver.5 |
| MN–S Citizenship Act | MNS Citizenship Act 2024 phase 1 ver.5 | MNS Citizenship Act side-by-side 2024 phase 1 ver. 5 |
| MN–S Elections Act | MNS Election Act 2024 phase 1 ver.7 | MNS Election Act side-by-side 2024 phase 1 ver.7 |
Phase 2 constitutional reform and legislation development will continue in 2025 with continued work on the Locals and Regions Acts and the Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act, as well as the development of new legislation focused on self-government needs. The following are the legislative priorities that have been identified for development throughout 2025 and 2026:
Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act
Executive Act
Administration Act
Interpretation Act
Locals Act
Regions Act
Harvesting Act
Youth Act
Assets Act
Any questions about the CR process? Email info@metisvoice.ca.