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MN–S hosts first Métis Health Conference ‘Taking Care Together’
February 2, 2024 – With close to 500 people in attendance, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) health team kicked off its first Métis health conference this weekend in Saskatoon. The goal of the ‘Taking Care Together: Aging into Well-Being’ Métis Health...
MN–S welcomes bison home to Batoche
December 8, 2023 - Batoche, SK - Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Michelle LeClair, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Vice President and Minister of Environment, announced...
Métis Nation Legislative Assembly Gathering Strengthens Government to Government relations
November 27, 2023 – Treaty 6 Territory, the Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK – The 2023 Fall Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) came to a conculsion after two days of focused collaboration on continuing to build a responsible government for our Nation. The...
Strong relationship creates Métis early learning daycare spaces
November 10, 2023 – Providing programs and services that enable our children to be raised in their Métis culture, traditions, and values is a priority of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S). A strong relationship with Canada and Saskatchewan is resulting in 270 new,...
Metis Nation–Saskatchewan pays tribute to Veterans and their families
November 8, 2023 – Batoche, SK – Despite playing significant roles in wars and conflicts engaged by Canada, Métis veterans remain the ‘forgotten warriors’. Today, at a special private ceremony at Batoche, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) hosted veterans and their...
MN–S partners for distinctions-based training and health care employment
October 25, 2023 – A major partnership announcement has been made that will increase Métis employment opportunities in the health care system and improve patient outcomes. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are major...
MN–S welcomes citizens to Ma Faamii community hub in Saskatoon
October 3, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has officially welcomed citizens to a new, one-stop, community hub in Saskatoon – Ma Faamii. Michif for My Family, the centre offers a place for Métis citizens to connect with others who will facilitate the process of...
MN–S congratulates new Otipemisiwak Métis Government President in Alberta
September 20, 2023 – Métis citizens in Alberta have elected a new president, Andrea Sandmaier. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) congratulates President–elect Sandmaier, who replaces outgoing president, Audrey Poitras. The full media release is here.
Initial findings from English River First Nation ground penetrating radar search
August 10, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan stands with English River First Nation today as they announced the first findings of an initial ground penetrating radar search that revealed up to 83 possible unmarked graves at a site near the Beauval Indian Residential...
Record crowd enjoys Back to Batoche Days 2023
July 25, 2023 – Batoche, SK – The 2023 Back to Batoche Days festival drew a crowd of over 40,000 to celebrate Métis culture July 20 to 23. The Year of the Youth featured events for all ages, including live performances, traditional teachings, rodeo events, Métis food,...