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SASKATCHEWAN MÉTIS DELEGATION POSTPONES VATICAN VISIT DUE TO OMICRON COVID-19 VARIANT
December 7, 2021 – Following discussions with fellow delegates of the Métis National Council (MNC), the delegation of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has agreed to postpone the planned visit to the Vatican due to the increasing spread of the Omicron COVID-19...
Congratulations to MN–S This is Your Shot Grand Prize Draw Winners
November 27, 2021 – On September 1st, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) launched the This is Your Shot vaccine incentive draws. More than 60% of eligible Métis citizens entered the draws. There was $2.5 million dollars’ worth of prizes available, including $2 million...
Relaunched Medical Travel Program is now Available
November 18, 2021 - The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Medical Travel Assistance Program helps Métis citizens attend critical medical appointments by providing funding reimbursement support. The program is open to vaccinated registered Métis citizens and immediate...
Saskatchewan’s Métis Youth use online polls to choose PMYC President
November 6, 2021 - A new Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Provincial Métis Youth Council (PMYC) President has been elected. Autumn LaRose-Smith will join the Saskatchewan Métis government at their Provincial Métis Council (PMC) Meeting and Legislative Assembly (MNLA)...
MN–S Statement on Fraudulent Claims of Métis Identity
October 28, 2021 – False or insufficient claims to Indigenous ancestry are a serious concern in the arts, academics, and public services where funding, employment, advisory positions, and other opportunities are targeted for Indigenous peoples.The full statement is...
MN–S welcomes the development of Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Corporation
October 28, 2021 – A provincial investment of up to $75-million dollars in Indigenous business is encouraging news for Métis in Saskatchewan.A full media release is available here.
MN–S congratulates new Federal Ministers
October 27, 2021 – Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN–S) welcomes news of the new federal cabinet appointments. The election of the Liberal government in 2016 marked a renewal of the relationship between MN-S and Canada, and this new cabinet presents the opportunity to...
MN–S Provincial Métis Youth Council Presidential election November 6, 2021
September 30, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is honoured to announce a province-wide youth election for President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council (PMYC). Advance voting will be on Friday, November 5, 2021, and election day is Saturday, November 6,...
MÉTIS NATION–SASKATCHEWAN RESPONDS TO MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION WITHDRAWAL FROM MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL
September 29, 2021 – In response to the news that the Manitoba Métis Federation (MNF) has withdrawn from the Métis National Council (MNC), the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has issued the following statement:The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, as one of the Governing...
Community approach to homelessness helps Battleford Lighthouse
September 28, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has partnered with the Battleford Agency Tribal Council (BATC), The City of North Battleford, and the Lighthouse Supported Living to achieve a community response to homelessness.In March, MN–S stepped in with...