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Welcome to the Métis Nation of Alberta

Welcome to the Nation of Alberta website. Please take the time to browse through our website to learn about membership, rights and our programs.

 

Developing a Métis Consultation Policy
Update on developing a Metis Consultation Policy.
   
Métis Nation of Alberta General Election
Get out and vote on September 2nd, 2008.
   
Zipline Launches at Métis Crossing
July 16th 2008, Metis Crossing unveiled it's new six line zipline.
   
Métis Nation of Alberta Annual General Assembly
August 7 - 10, 2008, Red Deer
Capri Trade and Conference Centre
   
Métis Nation of Alberta Youth and Elders Conference
August 7 - 10, 2008, Red Deer - Participate in workshops to provide youth and elders with important information to empower them in future endeavours.

   
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day

June 19, 2008 - Come celebrate National Aboriginal Day at Metis Crossing.

   
  Cypress Hills 'Hunt for Justice' Gathering

June 9, 2008 - On June 15 Alberta Metis will gather in the historic Cypress Hills to prepare for 'Hunt for Justice'

   
Update on Métis Nation’s ‘Hunt for Justice’

May 27, 2008 - The MNA continues to actively defend all of our harvesters who have been charged by the Alberta Government, while following our MNA Harvesting Policy.

   

MNA Provincial Council Meets and Moves Forward

May 16, 2008–  MNA Framework Agreement Ratified and Metis Consultation Policy to be Developed.


 


Alberta Court Upholds MNA Judiciary Council Decision to Reprimand and Suspend Rick Boucher

May 2, 2008– Metis Self-Government Institutions Respected and Vindicated

   

Métis Rights and the Duty to Consult & Accommodate

April, 2008–  Presentation of Workshop on developing a consulting process to arrive at Métis consultation policy.


   
MNA Region 3 Honours Métis Business Leaders

April 23, 2008– Métis business leaders from Southern Alberta were honoured for their contributions and recognized for their efforts to improve the Alberta economy...

   
Photo Courtesy of MNO by Marc St. Germain MNA Congratulates MNO President Gary Lipinski

April 23, 2008– The Métis Nation of Alberta sends its heartfelt congratulations to Gary Lipinski, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario. (Photo courtesy MNO by Marc St. Germain)

   
Métis Nation of Alberta Announces Workshops on Crown’s
Duty to Consult and Accommodate Métis Rights in Province

April 3, 2008– Audrey Poitras, President of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) announced a series of workshops to be held across the province in order to provide Métis citizens the opportunity to discuss the Crown’s duty to consult

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»Registration Form (Word Document for ease of filling out)

   
Dissidents Sabotage Alberta-MNA Framework Agreement

March 28, 2008– A Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Provincial Council conference call that was held on March 27 to consider ratification of the Framework Agreement between the Province of Alberta and the MNA had to be suspended because seven dissenting members of Provincial Council refused to make themselves available for the meeting, resulting in an inability to reach quorum.

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Conflict of Interest Case in the Hands of Provincial Judge

March 20, 2008– Audrey Poitras, President of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA), confirmed today that the court decision respecting the conflict of interest charges against Rick Boucher has yet to be rendered, contrary to some claims being circulated in the community.

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MNA Special Meeting March 29, 2008 at Ramada Inn

Metis Nation of Alberta Special Meeting scheduled for March 29, 2008 - 9:00 am start. Please see the following documents for more information or call the head office  toll free 1-800-252-7553.

»Notice to Members
»Resolution 1
»Resolution 2 
»Bylaws

   
Métis National Council General Assembly Elects Clément Chartier as National President

February 23, 2008 - At the Metis National Council General Assembly meeting today, Clément Chartier was elected as national President.

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Launching the western rebellion

Edmonton Journal Article- Launching the western rebellion: Province's Métis set stage for legal showdown over hunting rights

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Update on Métis Harvesting Issues

Update from Métis Nation of Alberta President Audrey Poitras on Harvesting Issues. 

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AAYAA Recipients Announced 

The Métis Nation of Alberta’s Labour Market Development Program is proud to announce this year’s Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards recipients. 

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