Olympic Opportunities Abound

Check out how you can play a key role in the 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver. All details can be found at www.vancouver2010.com under “Participation”. Be sure to also visit the Aboriginal Participation pages under “Sustainability”. New jobs are posted on a regular basis so monitor the website regularly for the most recent opportunities. Applicants of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to self-identify in their application (via cover letter and in the online application process when answering the ‘Employment Equity Questionnaire’). more

MNC President Clément Chartier at a Riel Day service November 16th in Winnipeg

Métis National Council President Clément Chartier represented the Métis Nation at a Riel Day service November 16th in Winnipeg. It was a grey day with an obvious chill in the air but spirits were bright. President Chartier took these photographs of the service held at Riel House in St. Vital, the residents where Riel’s body was kept before a procession of Métis carried him to the gravesite in St. Boniface. The walk takes about two hours and is recreated each year. President Chartier joined in the walk this year and brought greetings on behalf of the Métis National Council. Manitoba Metis Federation President David Chartrand also addressed the crowd to highlight the significance of the occasion.  view photos

Métis Nation proudly participates in Remembrance Day Services in Ottawa

Métis National Council President Clément Chartier joined Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Mary Simon to honour veterans in the Nations Capital.  more

NACOSAR Delegates Examines “Our Heritage, Our Responsibility”

The National Aboriginal Committee on Species at Risk held its second annual Species at Risk workshop recently in Winnipeg.  The theme of “Our Heritage, Our Responsibility” focused on examining the success stories, best practices and experiences. Currently, there are more than 465 species at risk in Canada including plants and animals such as Sage, Mountain Caribou and Sturgeon. 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

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)