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Metis Nation–Saskatchewan pays tribute to Veterans and their families
November 8, 2023 – Batoche, SK – Despite playing significant roles in wars and conflicts engaged by Canada, Métis veterans remain the ‘forgotten warriors’. Today, at a special private ceremony at Batoche, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) hosted veterans and their...
MN–S partners for distinctions-based training and health care employment
October 25, 2023 – A major partnership announcement has been made that will increase Métis employment opportunities in the health care system and improve patient outcomes. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are major...
MN–S welcomes citizens to Ma Faamii community hub in Saskatoon
October 3, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has officially welcomed citizens to a new, one-stop, community hub in Saskatoon – Ma Faamii. Michif for My Family, the centre offers a place for Métis citizens to connect with others who will facilitate the process of...
MN–S congratulates new Otipemisiwak Métis Government President in Alberta
September 20, 2023 – Métis citizens in Alberta have elected a new president, Andrea Sandmaier. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) congratulates President–elect Sandmaier, who replaces outgoing president, Audrey Poitras. The full media release is here.
Initial findings from English River First Nation ground penetrating radar search
August 10, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan stands with English River First Nation today as they announced the first findings of an initial ground penetrating radar search that revealed up to 83 possible unmarked graves at a site near the Beauval Indian Residential...
Record crowd enjoys Back to Batoche Days 2023
July 25, 2023 – Batoche, SK – The 2023 Back to Batoche Days festival drew a crowd of over 40,000 to celebrate Métis culture July 20 to 23. The Year of the Youth featured events for all ages, including live performances, traditional teachings, rodeo events, Métis food,...
Back to Batoche Days opens with ceremony and celebration
July 21, 2023 – Batoche, SK – It is the largest outdoor celebration of Métis identity, culture, values, and language. The Back to Batoche Days festival is officially underway in Saskatchewan. Opening ceremonies this morning helped to welcome the nation to Batoche with...
Métis Self-Government Recognition, Bill C-53, introduced in the House of Commons
June 21, 2023 – It is a day Métis Leader Louis Riel envisioned. Members of the Métis Nation government of Saskatchewan sat in the House of Commons today to hear the introduction and second reading of Bill C-53 – the Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis...
A historic agreement signed between MN–S, Northern Region II, and NexGen
June 15, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), Northern Region II (NRII), and NexGen Energy have signed the single largest Métis Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) in Canada. This deal will give our northern communities economic stability through development...
MN–S and Governing Members of the Nation meet with Prime Minister Trudeau
June 1, 2023 – Today, President McCallum, along with his counterparts from the other Governing Métis National Council (MNC) Members, met with the Prime Minister to discuss concrete ways to advance shared priorities, increase self-determination, and improve the lives...