Your Voice Matters
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Seeks Your Voice for Constitutional Reform
Be the Voice of the People! Join us at the General Assembly on November 23, 2024, to vote on proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and related legislation!
It’s an exciting time for Métis in Saskatchewan as our government comes into its own, realizing Louis Riel’s dream of self-determination. With constitutional reform at the heart of this process, amendments to the MN–S Constitution will be put to a vote at the next General Assembly. Proposed amendments for 2024 focus on changes that prepare for and shift the MN-S towards full self-government.
Under the leadership of Associate Minister of Constitutional Reform and Provincial Secretary Lisa McCallum, working in conjunction with Minister of Justice and Vice President Michelle LeClair, the Voice of the People constitutional reform process will continue in 2025. In 2025, the process will focus on Locals and Regions as well as further legislative development.
Your vote matters – let’s build our future together!
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.
The Métis Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary. Explained by Marilyn Poitras
In-Person Consultation Session on the Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act
Join MN–S Vice President and Minister of Justice Michelle LeClair at the Saskatoon Inn on Wednesday, August 7 from 5 pm to 8 pm to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback on the newly proposed Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act. Supper will be provided, and legal counsel will be present to address your questions. We value your input and look forward to having you. This is Our Moment and your opportunity to shape the future of our Métis Nation.
Can’t make it in person? Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87921407229
Read the report now: Kwayaskastasowin – A Métis Judiciary Designed with Métis People
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 | MN–S Assemblies Act | MN–S Assemblies Act Side by Side |
| MN–S Citizenship Act | MN–S Citizenship Act | MN–S Citizenship Act Side by Side |
| MN–S Elections Act | MN–S Election Act | MN–S Election Act Side by Side |
| MN–S Judicial Act | MN–S Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act | MN–S Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act Side by Side |
The media release is here.
Any questions about the CR process? Email info@metisvoice.ca.