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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Launches Vaccine Incentive Campaign
September 1, 2021 - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) government recognizes that vaccination is essential in protecting people from the COVID-19 virus and is committed to helping address vaccination hesitancy. In support of this, MN–S is launching This is Your Shot, a...
New signs recognize the heartland of the Métis and Treaty 5 Territory
August 31, 2021 – New signs in the province’s northeast recognize the heartland of the Métis and Treaty 5 Territory.A gathering was held today outside Nipawin at the E. B. Campbell Dam, with members of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and Cumberland House Cree Nation...
Batoche Métis Fall Festival schedule released
August 26, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Batoche Métis Fall Festival is happening September 2-5, 2021.The four-day event is packed with live music, chuckwagon races, a slo-pitch tournament, food, festivities, and fun.For all festival information, go here.A...
MN–S call for proposals for social supports and housing to address homelessness
August 23, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is seeking proposals that address the need for social supports and housing to help address chronic homelessness in communities across the province. In this call for proposals social housing, housing-first supports,...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan receives infrastructure funding commitment from Federal Government
August 18, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is pleased with the federal government announcement of an investment of $200 million over the next four years to the infrastructure for the Métis Nation governments. MN–S has long advocated to the federal government...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan receives reaffirmation of Canada’s commitment to Métis self-government agreement
August 18, 2021 – On August 13, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) received a letter from the Government of Canada reaffirming their commitment to meaningly advancing Métis self-determination and self-government in Saskatchewan. Read the letter here.
MN–S Provincial Métis Council members meet August 17, 2021
August 16, 2021 – Elected Members of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Provincial Métis Council (PMC) meet on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, to discuss issues that matter to Métis citizens. The PMC is comprised of the MN–S President, Vice-President, Secretary and...
New COVID Cases Overwhelmingly Unvaccinated People
August 9, 2021 – With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Health reports that new cases and serious outcomes from those cases are overwhelmingly among unvaccinated people. More than 90 per cent of all new COVID-19 cases in July were...
Statement by Métis Governments regarding litigation with MNC
July 26, 2021 – On July 20, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), with the support of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MNS), and Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in its legal action...
MN–S First-Time Home Buyers’ Program
July 26, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure is pleased to add the First-Time Home Buyers’ Program (FTHB) to its portfolio.Previously run by the SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO), the FTHB assists Métis...