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September 2025 MNLA wraps in Saskatoon
September 7, 2025 – The September 2025 Métis Nation General Assembly (MNLA) has ended following two days of passionate dialogue and hard work. The first big gathering since the May 2025 Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) election is always a time for coming together in...
MN–S declares State of Emergency – Calls for immediate action to address alcohol, drugs, gangs, and violence crisis
August 21, 2025 – Heartland of the Métis and Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, SK – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has declared a State of Emergency on alcohol, drugs, gangs, and violence devastating Métis communities across Saskatchewan. Leaders warned that without...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Reaffirms Consultation Rights in Bill C-5 Summit with Prime Minister
August 7, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and the Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) participated in a high-level summit hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney this week, reaffirming the need for distinctions-based consultation and...
Wildfires force Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Northern Region III to declare State of Emergency
July 23, 2025 – Treaty 10 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Île-à-la-Cross, Saskatchewan – Wildfires continue to displace residents of northern Saskatchewan and consume hectares of traditional land at an alarming rate. Given the escalating threat to our Metis...
Opening ceremony officially kicks off Back to Batoche Days 2025
JULY 18, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Batoche, SK – It’s officially underway! Back to Batoche Days is the largest outdoor Indigenous gathering in the country and 2025 promises to deliver cultural celebrations in traditional Métis style. Read...
Statement from the Provincial Métis Council regarding the conduct of suspended elected representatives
June 26, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Dakota Dunes, SK – During what was to be a celebratory day for members of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Provincial Métis Council (PMC) on June 24, the Swearing-in Ceremony was disrupted by two...
Provincial Métis Council Swearing-in Ceremony
June 24, 2025 – Friends and family proudly watched as the newly elected members of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) government officially took their oaths of office this afternoon during a special Swearing-in Ceremony. Read the full media release here. President...
MN–S Welcomes All Northern Wildfire Evacuees at Batoche Festival Grounds
June 5, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Batoche, SK – With the continued warm weather and high winds, an increasing number of people in the northeastern region of the province are being forced to flee their homes, their belongings, and their...
MN–S declares State of Emergency – residents forced to flee
May 31, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK - The Métis Nation government in Saskatchewan joins the provincial government in declaring a State of Emergency. An alarming number of citizens are being forced to flee their home communities...
MN–S and NWSMC file notice of intention to proceed with the Northwest Land Claim to Saskatchewan and Canada
April 17, 2025 – Treaty 6 Territory and Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK – The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), including the North West Saskatchewan Métis Council (NWSMC)[1], announces it has served Canada and Saskatchewan with notice of its intention to...