As
the Métis Nation continues to make gains on its self-government
agenda, there is an increasing need to strengthen our national government.
Métis citizens, communities, leadership, and assemblies have
consistently urged for the development of a stronger national government
structure which meets the unique needs of the Métis Nation.
As well, increasingly over the past few years, the limitations of
the Métis National Council's current corporate structure have
frustrated the Métis Nation in acting and operating as an Aboriginal
government. Based on all of these factors, the Métis National
Council is moving forward on developing a Métis Nation Constitution!
This site 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.
You can check out the consultation process that is being undertaken,
download the consultation document that will be used throughout
the Homeland or read up on the how what is a constitution.
As well, the
site will be regularly updated with the dates, locations and times
of upcoming Métis Nation Constitution consultation meetings
being held throughout the Homeland. All Métis citizens to
encouraged to come out and participate in these important meetings.
Your input is essential!
Finally, if
you are unable to attend one of the consultations in your province,
you can provide your input on-line. All on-line responses from Métis
citizens will be reviewed and considered by the Métis Nation
Constitution Commission prior to developing its final report on
the consultation process. If you have any additional questions or
comments you can forward them to the Métis Nation Constitution
Commission at constitution@metisnation.ca or contact your provincial
representative directly.
Thank you for
participating in this important undertaking to strengthen our nation's
national governance structure!
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