Métis National Council

Métis Nation urges adoption of UN Declaration

Ottawa, ON (November 2, 2006) – The Métis National Council applauds the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development for passing a motion urging Canada’s full support of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and thanks Member of Parliament Anita Neville for bringing this forward.

That motion by the Standing Committee is very timely. Today, the 3rd Committee of the General Assembly will take action on the UN Draft Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The MNC issued a statement today to the United Nations stating the Métis Nation’s positions on the right of self-determination and Canada’s statements of recognition at the UN recognizing that right which are now binding on Canada. more

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The purpose of this Guide is to provide Métis citizens with helpful and timely information relating to harvesting in their region of the Métis Nation.
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This section has been created to provide Métis citizens, from throughout the Homeland, an opportunity to be aware of, updated on, and participate in the Métis Nation's constitutional development process.
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	NACOSAR Committee members pose with Federal Environment Minister Rona Ambrose NACOSAR committee members posing for a photo with Federal Env. Minister Rona Ambrose at a recent meeting in of the Canadian Endangered Species Conservation Council (CESCC) meeting in Yellowknife. view larger version

	NACOSAR Media Invitation: Tour Fish Rearing Pond & Interviews As a prelude to the NACOSAR “Species at Risk” workshop for Aboriginal peoples Nov. 7th to 9th at the York Hotel all media are invited to join us on this informative tour. Monday Nov. 6th, 2006 at 10:15 a.m. more

	NAHO’s National Aboriginal Role Model Program Award Winners Congratulations to 15 year old Chelsea Lavallée from St. Ambroise, MB, 17 year old Derek Sanderson of Winnipeg and 19 year old Christine Smith from Wabowden. They were among a group of 12 role models to receive the National Aboriginal Health Organization’s National Aboriginal Role Model Program at a posh ceremony at Rideau Hall October 16th in Ottawa. Her Excellency has graciously accepted to host the event and present the winners with the awards. more

	Guidebook for Tracing Aboriginal Ancestors The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, with support from the Métis National Council, has published an important resource tool for those interested in their family history. The publication,edited by Laura M. Hanowski, is entitled Tracing Your Aboriginal Ancestors in the Prairie Provinces: a guide to the records and how to use them. more

	Métis Law Summary 2006 Check out the 2006 version of Métis Law by Jean Telliet. New sections include Harvesting Rights Case Law for Willison and Goodon. Also are new updates on the Provincial Harvesting Agreements. more

	Events go off without a hitch at 100th Anniversary of the signing of Métis Scrip in NW Saskatchewan A Commemoration took place July 6 to July 9 in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. The Métis National Council was on hand lead by President Clément Chartier, local, provincial, and federal dignitaries. A MNC Video production team was there to capture the anniversary activities. more

	Project Nicaragua Métis National Council President Clément Chartier, MNC Director of Health Kim Bulger and University of Alberta Professor Frank Tough along with myself (Robert McDonald), recently returned to Canada from an eye-opening trip to Nicaragua. more

	Métis spend a summer Retracing their Historic Roots The Métis National Council has just released a 1/2 video focused on a group of young voyageurs and Wagon trekkers. The video highlights the 2300 km trek followed by 7 determined youth along a 52 day journey of re-discovery. And then, a group of Wagon exposed themselves to the elements, the trials and tribulations faced by their forefathers in an exciting 34 day adventure across the Canadian Prairies. (Click here to watch this exciting video)

NEW Métis National Council Reacts to 2nd Reading on Kelowna Accord
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NEW Métis National Council urges MPs to salvage Kelowna Accord
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NEW AFN, ITK and MNC join Indigenous Peoples to urge an early adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the General Assembly
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Rising Aboriginal Incarceration Rates Prompt a Time for Action
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Premiers and Aboriginal Leaders Affirm Support for Closing the Gap Between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians
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Métis National Council Encouraged By Announcement Of A Process To Arrive At A New Election For The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MNS)
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Métis National Council President Calls on Premiers for Inclusion of Aboriginal Peoples in Fiscal Imbalance Discussions
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Métis Forgotten in Residential School Deal
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Behind and beyond Kelowna : Phil Fontaine, Clement Chartier and Jose Kusugak
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Fifth Session Of The United Nations Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues
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