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MN–S partners with CUMFI on Elders’ Lodge in Saskatoon
December 3, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Local 165, the Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated (CUMFI) and MN–S join municipal and federal funding partners to open the Round Prairie Elders’ Lodge today.The 26-unit rental and multi-faceted apartment...
MN–S Welcomes Matt Vermette as New Chief Operating Officer
December 1, 2021 – Saskatchewan - Following the retirement of Louise Simard as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2020, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) officially welcomes Matt Vermette as the new COO.A media release is available here.
Fall 2021 MNLA moves Métis Nation forward in Saskatchewan
November 29, 2021 – Delegates of the Fall 2021 Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) gathered in Saskatoon this weekend. The MNLA provided a forum for productive discussions, deliberations and decisions. A media release is...
Congratulations to MN–S This is Your Shot Grand Prize Draw Winners
November 27, 2021 – On September 1st, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) launched the This is Your Shot vaccine incentive draws. More than 60% of eligible Métis citizens entered the draws. There was $2.5 million dollars’ worth of prizes available, including $2 million...
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan and University of Saskatchewan sign historic agreement on verifying Métis Citizenship and Identity
November 27, 2021 - A precedent-setting agreement has been signed by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) at the Fall 2021 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) in Saskatoon. The Agreement will ensure the University will rely...
Relaunched Medical Travel Program is now Available
November 18, 2021 - The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Medical Travel Assistance Program helps Métis citizens attend critical medical appointments by providing funding reimbursement support. The program is open to vaccinated registered Métis citizens and immediate...
Write for Riel! The MN–S Louis Riel Day Poetry Contest
November 8, 2021 – Louis Riel may be best known for his political leadership and fight for Métis rights, but did you know he was a poet? You also might not know Louis Riel’s father was born in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. Louis David Riel was the oldest of 11...
MN–S, MNC and First Nation Dignitaries gather at Batoche monument
November 8, 2021 - Métis and First Nation dignitaries gathered at Batoche today for Indigenous Veterans Day to honour the Indigenous men and women who fought to protect our rights and freedoms.A media release is available here.
Saskatchewan’s Métis Youth use online polls to choose PMYC President
November 6, 2021 - A new Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Provincial Métis Youth Council (PMYC) President has been elected. Autumn LaRose-Smith will join the Saskatchewan Métis government at their Provincial Métis Council (PMC) Meeting and Legislative Assembly (MNLA)...
MN–S Statement on Fraudulent Claims of Métis Identity
October 28, 2021 – False or insufficient claims to Indigenous ancestry are a serious concern in the arts, academics, and public services where funding, employment, advisory positions, and other opportunities are targeted for Indigenous peoples.The full statement is...