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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan takes the voice of our citizens to the international stage
April 14, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is in New York this week with other Governing Members of the Métis National Council (MNC) attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). A media release is here.
Ground blessing kicks off construction of Dumont Lodge at Batoche
April 4, 2023 – A major development will take shape over the summer months at Batoche. The ground where the future Dumont Lodge will sit was blessed during a special ceremony at the site today. Officials, including Metis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) President Glen...
Île-à-la-Crosse Survivors Come Together to Demand Saskatchewan and Canada Negotiate a Fair Resolution during Inspiring and Powerful Weekend Conference
March 28, 2023 – Following a critical and historic conference, the Île-à-la-Crosse Survivors Committee, with support from the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), commends and honours the Survivors for their enduring resiliency and strength. Coming together in a safe...
Hundreds of Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors Come Together for a Historic Conference
March 24, 2023 – The Île-à-la-Crosse Survivors Committee, with support from Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), are pleased to be hosting hundreds of Survivors and their families of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School in a historic conference from March 24th to...
Court of Appeal Rejects Saskatchewan’s “Misconceived” Legal Attack Against MN–S
March 22, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) welcomes the decision announced by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, which soundly rejected the provincial government’s inappropriate attempt to prevent MN–S from advancing issues of Métis title and Métis commercial...
Vice President Michelle LeClair’s Statement on the Passage of the Saskatchewan First Act
March 16, 2023 - “Today, the Saskatchewan government chose to ignore the voice of the Métis Nation and our citizens by passing the short-sighted, dismissive Saskatchewan First Act. To say that we are profoundly disappointed by the passage of this bill would be an...
MN–S announces a $1.5 million investment on opening day of Housing Conference
March 14, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is contributing $1.5 million through the Northern Region III (NRIII) Regional Housing Strategy to construct new housing units for Métis citizens in Île-à-la-Crosse. The announcement was made by MN-S President Glen...
MN–S welcomes new Director of Education
March 8, 2023 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is pleased to have long-time educator Darryl Bazylak join the team as the new Director of Education. With an exemplary 31-year career in education, Darryl is also actively involved in shaping the educational landscape...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan reinstates Harvesting Advisory Group
March 7, 2023 – Harvesting is a traditional way of life for Métis people and the importance of achieving recognition in all regions of the province is high. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is reintroducing the Harvesting Advisory working group to provide guidance as...
MN–S continues opposition of Saskatchewan First Act, meets with NDP
March 3, 2023 - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) continues its vocal opposition of the Saskatchewan First Act and the lack of a meaningful, engaging, consultative approach with MN–S on lands and resource development. MN–S met with members of the provincial opposition...