Alberta Government Once Again Recognizes Métis Harvesting Rights

On July 14, 2008, Métis from northeastern Alberta and northwestern Saskatchewan held a traditional Métis fish harvest and fish fry in celebration of the hunting rights victory of Métis Elder Alfred Janvier of La Loche, Saskatchewan who had been charged with killing a moose in Alberta. To read more click here

Métis Author/Educator Appointed to the Order of Canada

Congratulations to Métis woman Maria Campbell, O.C., S.O.M. of Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan, on her Officer of the Order of Canada honor for her contributions

to Canadian literature and media as a writer, playwright, filmmaker and educator,

as well as for her advocacy of Métis and Aboriginal issues. To read more click here

Métis Nation of Alberta 2008 General Election, Voters Lists and Membership Cards

Is My Old Red and White Membership and ID card Expired?

No. This card is the current membership and ID card and has been issued to membership applicants since 1991.  To read more click here

Métis National Council President Clément Chartier Meets With Premiers

Métis National Council President Clément Chartier, along with leaders from

the other national Aboriginal organizations, met with the Council of the Federation on July 16, 2008, in Québec City. To read more click here

Turning a Page in History

The (Great) Apology

By Terry Lusty

They crowded the marble halls. They lined the stairwells. They whooped and hollered, drummed and sang. To read more click here

MNC Appeals to Keep Constable Leo Johnston With His Family and People

Métis National Council President Clément Chartier is appealing for the late Constable Leo Johnston to remain at rest in his hometown of Lac La Biche, Alberta. To read more click here

Métis Athletes May Compete at NAIG

By Terry Lusty

The 7th round of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is knocking at the door. They're scheduled to begin August 3 and run through the 10th at Duncan/Cowichan Reserve on Vancouver Island and organizations are requesting that people turn out in force to perhaps make this the largest games yet. To read more click here

Métis Step Up Drive To Have Prairie Provinces Honour Their Hunting, Fishing Rights

Relentless as the Red River carts that rolled across the West during buffalo hunts 200 years ago, Métis groups are intensifying their drive to have each prairie province honour their constitutional right to hunt and fish year-round. To read more click here

Michif in Alberta
The Métis, having First Nations, French-Canadian and European ancestry, were traditionally the most multilingual people on the northern Plains. For almost a century, the Métis bore the stigma of being Indigenous, of having mixed ancestry, and of being “rebels”. To read more, click here

Grande Prairie Métis Local Hosts 5th Annual Talent Show

On Saturday, May 25, 2008 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, the Métis Local 1990 hosted its 5th Annual Talent Show. Once again, it was a huge success! To read more, click here

Trades Training Creates Opportunity for Métis People

Métis with an interest in a career in the trades have an opportunity to explore their potential future through a unique training program available at no cost to them. To read more, click here

MNA Region 5 Youth Promote Health

Aspen Regional Health has recently funded the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 5 Youth Group / Council through the Community Health Grant Program. To read more, click here

MNA member launchs Metis grassroots website

 www.albertametisgrassroots.ca  click here to find out more

13th Annual Esquao Awards Highlights Alberta’s Aboriginal Women

On May 01, 2008, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) hosted its 13th annual Esquao awards at the Shaw conference center in Edmonton, Alberta. To read more click here

Métis leader praises deal to start recognition talks

Distinct status would allow signed agreements
The head of Ontario's Métis Nation wants a mobile health clinic that delivers services to remote communities, school textbooks that chronicle contributions of the Métis – and an end to discrimination. To read more click here

Métis Nation of Alberta-Region One  Pee Wee Hockey Team Wins Bronze Medal

From April 9 – 13, 2008 in Edmonton, Alberta three youth hockey teams representing the Métis Nation of Alberta-Region One participated in the largest Native Hockey Tournament in Canada. To read more click here

2nd Annual Cultural Hand Game Tournament in Northern Alberta

Friday, April 18 saw students from Holy Family Catholic Regional School Division and Peace River School Division come together at Kennedy Elementary School in Grimshaw, Alberta for a Cultural Hand Game Tournament.  To read more click here

Métis woman of Distinction
On March 1, 2008, I had the honour of attending and speaking at a magnificent celebration for a wonderful woman, Bertha Clark, at the Athabasca Community Centre. To read more, click here

MNA Provincial Council Splits Down Middle as Political Conflict Continues

Internal conflict within the Métis Nation of Alberta continued last week following the suspension of the MNA’s provincial council meeting. To read more, click here

Province Drops Charge Against Métis Hunter

(March 11th)  The Alberta government has withdrawn a charge of hunting out of season against Mr. Alfred Janvier, a Métis resident of La Loche, Saskatchewan. To read more, click here

"Traditionally Yours", It's back! Fiddle tunes from John Arcand 

After a very hectic winter, we decided not to record a "new" album this spring, but rather to bring back “Traditionally Yours” instead. To read more, click here