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Métis Government hosts pop-up vaccination clinic this weekend in Saskatoon
December 14, 2021 – Bring your young one down to the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) office on 20th Street East in Saskatoon this weekend for a COVID-19 vaccination and an early Christmas gift.In conjunction with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), MN–S is...
Métis Government in Saskatchewan calls for proposals to mitigate homelessness
Dec 13, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is working hard to meet the need for social and housing-first supports to help address chronic homelessness in communities across the province. To support this, MN–S is launching a call for proposals for eligible...
MN–S EASTERN REGION 3 ENGAGES COMMUNITY IN STORY MAPPING HISTORICAL MÉTIS LAND USE
December 10, 2021 — Saskatchewan – Métis Elders and community members from Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Eastern Region 3 (ER3) have created a historical tour of their regional area through interactive story mapping. A combination of maps, text, images, video,...
SASKATCHEWAN MÉTIS DELEGATION POSTPONES VATICAN VISIT DUE TO OMICRON COVID-19 VARIANT
December 7, 2021 – Following discussions with fellow delegates of the Métis National Council (MNC), the delegation of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has agreed to postpone the planned visit to the Vatican due to the increasing spread of the Omicron COVID-19...
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...