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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

July 2 - 6, 2008
69th Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Mayfield Inn, Edmonton, AB
Contact Marleen at 780.454.3307 or email gray5@telus.net

Visit www.tekconf.org for registration info
Click to print a poster.

Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards application deadline
New deadline for applications, students applying for post secondary financial support please apply before March 31 and for those applicants entering the trades they can apply at any time of the year. Please call 780-977-5515 for more information.

MNC President Clement Chartier Wins Elections With a First Ballot Victory
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2008) - The Métis National Council (MNC) is pleased to announce the re-election of Clement Chartier as President of the Métis Nation at the MNC General Assembly held this weekend. Read more

Métis hunters draw a bead on rights showdown
Alberta Métis are staging illegal hunts aimed at provoking a court battle with the provincial government. For them, it's a matter of principle and cultural pride. Read more

Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards 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 in the following categories. Read more

3rd March for Murdered and Missing Women

By Terry Lusty

It was Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2008, and mere days prior to the start of the trial of accused murderer Thomas George Svelka. Read more

Tony Belcourt not seeking another term as Métis Nation of Ontario President.

Métis Nation of Alberta Region One helps Fund Métis Students’ Education at Portage College

The Métis Nation of Alberta Region One made a sizeable donation toward scholarships and bursaries for Métis students at Portage College last Friday – in fact it was the largest ever made to the College. To read more click here

Métis Youth Get Ready to Compete at World Championship
On January18,the Hazell family held a fundraiser to help with expenses to have Christian and Chantika attend the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition taking place this February 2008. To read more click here

Canada’s Aboriginal population surpasses one million; Alberta home to largest Métis population in Canada
New data from the 2006 Census show that the number of people in Canada who identified themselves as an Aboriginal person, that is, North American Indian (First Nations), Métis and Inuit, has surpassed the one-million mark. To read more click here

Court Orders Halt to Métis Judiciary Process, Boucher Remains in Office

December 21, 2007

Edmonton – Today Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Member Mr. Rick Boucher was vindicated in the Court. To read more click here

Ontario Moves Forward On Implementing Recommendations on Governmentʼs Duty to Consult and Accommodate Métis Rights
OTTAWA (January 24, 2008) --- Today, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) announced upcoming province-wide community consultations on the government’s duty to consult and accommodate Métis rights. To read more click here

Charges against Alberta Métis set stage for new court battle over hunting rights

By: John Cotter, THE CANADIAN PRESS

EDMONTON - Alberta wildlife officers have ticketed several Métis for illegal hunting, setting the stage for a new court battle over their right to hunt and fish for food year-round without a license. To read more click here

Funding Approved for Student Housing Complex in Slave Lake

Northern Lakes College, along with the Town of Slave Lake and the M.D of Lesser Slave River, are very pleased with the announcement that funding is now available to begin construction of a new student housing complex in Slave Lake. The $5.4 million project will accommodate 32 students in both single and shared rooms, is scheduled for completion in August, 2008. To read more click here

Larissa Tobacco to Host 15th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards
Larissa Tobacco, a Cree actress from Winnipeg, has been selected to host the 15th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards Gala Event to be held March 7, 2008, at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. To read more click here

FAMOUS 1885 BATTLE SITE GAINS NEW NAME

On behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister John Baird, Mr. Brad Trost, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon–Humboldt, announced on November 17, 2007, and the new designation name of Battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek National Historic Site of Canada formally named the Battle of Fish Creek National Historic Site of Canada. To read more click here

Two Métis win Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards

By Terry Lusty

The final week of October witnessed tens of thousands of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal visitors and participants stream into Winnipeg’s MTS Centre for the second annual Manito Ahbee Festival, which has really endeared itself to the community at large as a major “must visit, must see!”. To read more click here

Provincial Court Confirms Métis

Harvesting Rights In Southern Saskatchewan

Regina, SK (October 18, 2007) --- Yet another Saskatchewan court has affirmed that Métis have constitutionally protected harvesting rights that must be recognized and respected by the provincial government. Click here to read more.

Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards 2007 Celebration

On September 29, 2007, over 370 guests from throughout Alberta were in attendance to celebrate the Awards’ 6th year of success. Click here to read more.

Métis and First Nation warriors stood tall and strong then, and now

By Terry Lusty

Every year when November11 rolls around, I cannot help but think of our Métis warriors and veterans who unselfishly gave of themselves and put their lives on the line. Click here to read more.

MNC Assembly left in disarray

Poitras attempts to subvert vote blocked by MMF

By Len Kruzenga

Democracy can sometimes be an untidy business and that became very apparent last weekend at what was supposed to have been the MNC’s annual general assembly held in Ottawa, which among other things was to decide on a new elected leader after this summer’s hotly contested ouster of Clement Chartier from the post, who was serving as the group’s president. Click here to read more.

The Metis National Council's future is in doubt after the federal government cut off new funding talks amid a nasty leadership dispute.

Sue Bailey, THE CANADIAN PRESS

Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl said Wednesday his department "cannot enter into any new funding arrangements" with the council "until it is able to comply with the court order of electing a new national president." Click here to read more.

Trevor Gladue receives "honor blanket" from Elders and Allen Benson, presented on
behalf of Native Counselling Services of Alberta on May 16, 2007.

NCSA recognizes people who have done outstanding work for the Aboriginal community.

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