Métis National Council

Métis Nation offers its support to House of Commons Resolution on recognizing Quebecois as a Nation within Canada

OTTAWA (November 29, 2006) – Today, the leadership of the Métis Nation offered their support in recognizing the Quebecois as a nation within a strong and united Canada. A copy of the resolution passed by the Métis Nation’s leadership is attached.

“The Métis Nation has long been recognized as a partner in building and defending a strong and united Canada. We value Canada’s diversity and believe that the recognition of distinct nations within Canada, such as the Quebecois and the Métis Nation, strengthens our bonds to Canada and to each other,” said Clément Chartier, President of the Métis National Council. 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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	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

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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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Premiers and Aboriginal Leaders Affirm Support for Closing the Gap Between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Canadians
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