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!

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.

Your vote matters – let’s build our future together!

Notice of the General Assembly is available here.

Rules of the General Assembly (pending MNLA approval) are available here.

The voting policy for constitutional amendments is available here. Proposed constitutional amendments supported by the MNLA and proceeding to the General Assembly for citizen vote will be posted here by November 7th.

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, Phase 2 of the Voice of the People constitutional reform process will continue in 2025.  Starting in 2025, the process will focus on Locals and Regions as well as further legislative development that continues MN-S’s path of self-government.

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: (20192022, 2023, and 2024).

Constitutional Reform FAQ’s

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

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

Join us to discuss the draft Kwayaskastasowin Judiciary Act on Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00-8:00pm via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83832292042

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.

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