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Historic MN-S partnership helps land $5 million for Indigenous health research
April 1, 2020 – With the support and partnership of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S), Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Whitecap Dakota First Nation, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and lead, Métis scholar, Dr. Caroline Tait are being...
Saskatchewan Government clarifies restrictions for businesses, limits gatherings
March 25, 2020 – The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a further limit to the size of public and private gatherings to 10 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.It’s also providing clarity to what are deemed to be allowable business services.All changes...
Canada announces Emergency Response Benefits
March 25, 2020 - The Federal Government has officially announced the new, streamlined Emergency Response Benefits package for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the new program, Canadians displaced by the virus, whether through illness, employment or...
Strategies to help Saskatchewan Métis businesses weather the COVID-19 storm
March 23, 2020 - Together with its partners, the Northern Research Group and Saskatchewan Métis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO), Métis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) is providing 10 strategies to help Métis businesses make it through this economic, COVID-19...
Government of Saskatchewan announces Business Response Team
March 23, 2020 - The Government of Saskatchewan announced a Business Response Team today, to help address the economic challenges being faced in the wake of COVID-19. The Ministry of Trade & Export Development will take the lead to identify what supports are...
March 20, 2020 – Government of Saskatchewan announces strict COVID-19 rules
March 20, 2020 - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is getting tough with foreign travellers returning home and refusing to self-isolate. This afternoon, the Premier told those individuals they will be punished to the full extent of the laws under the Emergency Measures...
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan COVID-19 Resource List
In this section you will find a variety of resources to help you and your family navigate the challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19. Check back regularly for new information.Note: All content and links provided on this page are for informational purposes...
March 18, 2020 – Government of Saskatchewan Declares State of Emergency
March 18, 2020 - The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency in the face of more COVID-19 cases in the province. As a result, Premier Scott Moe has prohibited public gatherings of more than 50 people and limited restaurants and bars to half the...
March 18, 2020 – Government of Canada update on COVID-19
The Government of Canada today, March 18th, 2020, announced an $82 billion-dollar economic aid package to help Canadians and businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. $27-billion-dollars is earmarked for direct supports and $55 billion is for business liquidity to...
March 17th, 2020 – Métis Nation – Saskatchewan update on COVID-19
The MN-S wishes to thank everyone on the front lines of the COVID-19 situation, from the health care workers and emergency response teams, to those who are keeping our grocery stores and pharmacies running. We would once again emphasize the necessity of practicing...