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MN-S moves quickly to implement portion of federal business stimulus package
April 21, 2020 - Métis Nation - Saskatchewan is moving quickly to implement federal supports for Indigenous business.The media release is here.
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency
April 18, 2020 - Métis Nation - Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency in response to the continued spread of COVID-19 within Saskatchewan. Details are here.
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...
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Media Release announcing COVID-19 Supports
March 30, 2020 - Métis Nation - Saskatchewan has announced emergency COVID-19 supports in the area of childcare, personal protective equipment, regional capacity and Métis households in financial distress.To view the full release, go here.
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Métis Nation - Saskatchewan takes precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Media release here.For more information and updates on Métis Nation – Saskatchewan’s response to COVID-19 go here.
Call for a Métis National Council (MNC) Board of Governors meeting
The Presidents of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) are demanding Métis National Council (MNC) leadership call a Board of Governors meeting. Media release available here.
Letter from Presidents of the MNA, MNO and MN-S to the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Letter from the Presidents of the MNA, MNO and the MN-S to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations is here.
MN-S Statement on court proceeding regarding former Treasurer
All along this dispute the MN-S has been following process with the intent to make proper decisions, including seeking legal advice where appropriate. Today’s ruling is a part of that process and we maintain that intent. Although the dispute with Mary Ann began in...
Significant step toward resolving historic Métis land claims
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum wrapped up the two-day, Métis Rights conference on February 29th, 2020, on a high note. He announced an investment for the north, south and central areas of the province that will allow the research and mapping...
Two-day Métis Rights Conference opens in Saskatoon
February 28, 2020 - A two-day, information sharing, Métis Rights conference hosted by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, attracted hundreds to the Saskatoon Inn February 28th and 29th, 2020, to engage in spirited discussions led by experts in the field of land rights,...