Maatawaytaak (Let's Play) Program

Maatawaytaak (Let’s Play) Program returns to Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S). This program provides support for Métis families to access extracurricular and cultural activities. Qualified families with children between 0 and 8 years old are eligible for reimbursement for sports fees and equipment, and culturally relevant activities. Applications for this program open September 23, 2024.

Please Note: Recipients of the subsidy may be subject to applicable taxes on the amounts received. This may affect Income Supplement programs. T4A’s will be issued to the parent/guardian listed on the application.

Eligibility Criteria:

The child must be 0 to 8 years old. The child will become ineligible the month following their 9th birthday.
The child must be an MN–S citizen or be in the process of acquiring citizenship and must not have applied for First Nation status. Please visit https://metisnationsk.com/citizenship/ for citizenship information.
The applicant (parent/guardian) and child must reside within Saskatchewan.
The applicant (parent/guardian) must reside with the child.
You can read more about eligibility in the ELCC Program Handbook.

For more information or questions, please reach out to Kari at letsplay@mns.ca

MN-S Early Learning Childcare Maatawaytaak (Let's Play) Program Application

Parent 1 - Applicant

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Email:

Primary Phone #:

Secondary Phone #:

Marital Status:

To which gender do you most identify?:

MN-S Citizenship #:

Citizenship Status:

Social Insurance Number:

Property Address

Street:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Mailing Address (R.R #., Box #, Street Address, etc)

Street:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Country:

Parent 2 - Applicant

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Email:

The applicant declares that all the information given are true and complete.
The child(ren) must be an MN–S citizen or in the process of acquiring citizenship. Visit our website https://metisnationsk.com/citizenship/ for citizenship information.
The Métis citizen applicant(s) declares that they have not applied for First Nation status under Bill C31, Bill C-3 or Bill S-3 or any other government legislation. The MN-S Central Registry Office will periodically verify that grant recipients maintain MN-S Citizenship.
The applicant gives consent to MN-S and its agents to investigate and disclose any of the facts given in this application form for internal purposes or to other agencies for any of these reasons.
1. To confirm activity or equipment is developmentally appropriate
2. To confirm eligibility of the program
The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the facts given in this application form will be kept and disposed of as required by The Archives and Public Records Management Act
The applicant agrees that MN-S may collect data for report and funding purposes.
The applicant agrees that MN-S may be required to complete surveys at any given time.
The applicant understands that this application does not obligate MN-S to approve funding.

Consent Declaration of Truth and Consent:

Date of Truth and Consent Declaration:

"Applicant" refers to the Métis citizen who applies for the program. The applicant must be a parent or primary caregiver of the child for at least 50% of the time. The applicant is responsible for all communications with MN-S.

"Secondary Applicant" refers to another parent or caregiver living at the same address as the applicant and/or child. The secondary applicant has access to information and the status of application progress. The secondary applicant cannot apply for the same program as the applicant UNLESS it is for other children not listed under the applicant