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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...
Important next step taken toward self-government by MN–S and Canada
February 24, 2023 – A meaningful next step was taken by the Government of Canada and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) today, moving Métis citizens closer to self-determination. The original Métis Government Recognition and Self Government Agreement, signed by the two...
Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors to show support
February 21, 2023 – Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School are asked to come together in a show of support, solidarity, and strength in the quest for recognition and healing. Supported by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential...
Île-à-la-Crosse Residential Boarding School Survivors receive MN–S backing
January 24, 2023 – Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school have launched a new court action and received backing from Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S). MN–S Vice President Michelle LeClair is joined by Survivors and intergenerational survivors of...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan stands in solidarity with Star Blanket Cree Nation
January 12, 2023 - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) stands in solidarity with Star Blanket Cree Nation today as they announced the results of the ground penetrating radar searches from the past year, including the painful discovery of a young child’s remains. A media...
MN–S Leadership Renews Call for the Province to Recognize Métis Rights
November 21, 2022 - Citizens and government officials of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) unanimously passed motions that wholly reject the Saskatchewan First Act and a resolution opposing the ongoing disposition of Crown land during this weekend’s Métis Nation...
Fall 2022 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly comes to a close
November 20, 2022 – This weekend, leadership of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) gathered for the Fall 2022 meeting of the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA). A media release is here. The Fall 2022 MNLA on November 19 and 20, began with the Grand Entry in...
MN–S and Parks Canada make history again at Batoche
November 18, 2022 – A historic and culturally significant signing ceremony took place today during the Fall 2022 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) in Saskatoon. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and Parks Canada have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding...