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Partnerships to create Métis specific transitional housing
September 24, 2024 – The need is great and the Métis Nation Saskatchewan government (MN–S), along with partners Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan, is committed to addressing issues of interpersonal abuse. Funding has been secured to construct and...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan withdraws from Métis National Council
September 19, 2024 – Effective immediately Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has officially withdrawn from the Métis National Council (MNC). Read the complete media release here.
MN–S Calls on Governments to Reject Approvals for Fission Uranium Corp.’s PLS Uranium Project
August 14, 2024 – Treaty 6 Territory and the Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is calling on the Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan to reject efforts by Fission Uranium Corp. (TSX:FCU) to advance its PLS...
Our Moment to shine at Batoche
July 19, 2024 – The Heartland of the Métis and Treaty 6 Territory, Batoche, SK – Over the course of a weekend in July every year, Batoche is transformed into the third largest city in Saskatchewan. Back to Batoche Days is the largest Indigenous gathering in Canada and...
MN–S government proud to open Dumont Lodge as tribute to ancestors, learning ground for youth
July 3, 2024 – Batoche, SK – Two years ago, Elder Albert LeClair had an idea for a special place where Elders felt comfortable, at home, and could help Métis children and youth reconnect to the land through their Métis traditions, culture, values, and language. Today,...
Enbridge, First Nations and MN–S partner to advance 200-megawatt wind energy project in Saskatchewan
REGINA, SK, June 24, 2024 - Today, Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and Six Nations Energy Development LP (Six Nations) – a newly-created consortium of Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw FirstNation, Métis...
Village of Île-à-la-Crosse unveils plans for Park and Veterans’ Memorial at South Bay
June 12, 2024 – Île-à-la-Crosse, SK - The South Bay War Veterans' Park is being further developed after almost a decade of planning. The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan government secured funding from the National Veterans Fund and presented the Village of Île-à-la-Crosse...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan takes historic step on the path to self-government
May 27, 2024 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Today, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) announced its path for the pursuit of self-government through Kishchi Mashinaayikun Ooshchi Michif - the Sacred Document from the Michif....
MN–S supports Métis citizen’s family as investigation into daughter’s 2020 disappearance widens
May 1, 2024 – Saskatoon, SK – On Friday, April 19, the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section and Public Safety Unit issued a media release indicating new evidence in the 2020 disappearance of then 22-year-old Mackenzie Lee Trottier, has led them to begin a...
Reconciliation in action – on and off the ice
April 22, 2024 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has successfully hosted the inaugural ‘Breaking Barriers to Reconciliation’ Louis Riel Cup hockey tournament in Saskatoon. A full media release is here. Former NHLer Rich Pilon, MN–S President Glen McCallum, and...