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Statement on Requirement for Citizenship to sit at upcoming MNLA
February 4, 2021 - On November 23, 2019, the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) passed two resolutions regarding requirements for proof of citizenship for members of the Assembly.With respect to Local Presidents, Resolution 11-2019-5 states (in part):That all...
COVID-19 Public Health Measures Remain in Place
January 26, 2021 - The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the current COVID-19 public health order will remain in place until Feb 19. Health officials will continue to monitor transmission trends throughout this period. Public health inspectors and police...
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Sign Memorandum of Understanding
January 21, 2021 - The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together and address Métis people‘s experiences with cancer.Senior leaders from the SCA and MN–S signed a formal...
‘Paykiiwikay’ Métis Culture Podcast
January 12, 2021: Métis Nation – Saskatchewan and its partner, Canadian Geographic, are pleased to announce a new podcast series, ‘Paykiiwikay’, celebrating Métis culture and the Michif language.‘Paykiiwikay, (Michif for ‘come and visit’) features host Leah Dorion,...
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT, SHA, AND MN–S GOVERNMENT WORKING TOGETHER FOR COVID-19 VACCINE DELIVERY
January 1, 2020 – Kii-kay-taak, let’s heal. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is working with the provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to ensure that all Métis Citizens equitably receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Following up on the initial...
MN-S offices closed for the holidays – supports remain available
December 18, 2020 - The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Government offices will be closed from December 21st until January 3rd. COVID-19 SUPPORTS REMAIN OPEN - metisnationsk.com/covid COVID-19 toll free line is open at?1-833-343-8285The MN–S 24 hr Mental Wellness Crisis...
MN – S Announces Virtual MNLA
December 18, 2020 - Métis Nation – Saskatchewan has set the date for the next Métis Nation Legislative Assembly. For the first time in Métis history, this will be a ViRTUAL MNLA and will take place on February 20th & 21st, 2021.Due to the pandemic, this will be...
Agreement between MN-S and Parks Canada strengthen partnership
December 18, 2020 - The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan took a significant step toward reconciliation today as President Glen McCallum and Parks Canada President and CEO, Ron Hallman, signed an agreement to advance discussion on the future of the Batoche National Heritage...
New public health measures announced to further reduce COVID-19 transmission risk.
December 15, 2020 – Kii-kay-taak, let’s heal. The province announced today that additional measures will be in effect starting Thursday morning, December 17, at 12:01 am.Private, Indoor GatheringsIndoor private gatherings will be limited to immediate household members...
Implementation of UNDRIP in Canada
December 4, 2020 – When it comes to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) in Canada, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN–S) citizens are making their priorities clear.UNDRIP recognizes the individual and...