Metis Youth Gazette

 

Michif Lessons
Métis on Vancouver Island got a rare chance to learn the Métis language at a Michif workshop this past February.  Jennifer LaRose attended the weekend workshop and wrote this a great story about it.  See page 3.

 

Health & careers for youth
Helping Métis youth achieve and maintain a healthy wellbeing, we are addressing the root of barriers for our communities to become self-sufficient.  See page 4.

 

Working in the capital
After a stint at the Métis National Council head office Kris Gladue makes some key observations about the differences of living and working in Ottawa and Edmonton.  See page 10.

 

Alberta Youth Awards
Métis Nation of Alberta holds gala night of entertaiment to honour 16 outstanding young Métis people.  See page 5.

 

I have a question to ask the youth out there, that are not involved in a job which is influenced by the Speech from the Throne, have you ever actually watched the fanfare around the Speech from the Throne? Or even the Speech itself? I have a feeling that most would say no, however I could be mistaken. In any event here is my story of the Speech from the Throne 2004.  See page 3.

 

The Métis Nation has lost one of its greatest fighters. At about one thirty on Febraury 23, 2004, Steve Powley died after a long battle with diabetes. He had spent the last few days in a Sault Ste. Marie hospital. Steve was in his fifty sixth year. He is survived by his wife Brenda, his four
children, Paul, Evelyn, Roderick and Kimberley and three grand-children, Jerri-Lee, Anthony and Aaron.  See page 12.

 

You can nominate an outstanding Métis youth from your area. More information and Role Model updates.  See page 8 & 9.

 

Meeting the needs of Métis Youth
How do you rate the performance of the Métis National Youth Advisory Council (MNYAC) projects? Do you have suggestions for improvement? Community Consultations are taking place across the Homeland. To find out how you can participate, see page 4.

 

Redesigning Metisyouth.com
Creating a useful tool for Métis youth at www.metisyouth.com, see page 3.

 

Red River Rangers
Métis youth in B.C. endure a grueling three week boot camp to become elite wildland firefighters, see page 5.

 

National Métis Youth Role Models
You can nominate an outstanding Métis youth from your area to join others from across the Métis Nation, at our 8th National Youth Conference in Winnipeg. More information and past Role Model updates on page 12.

 

Art & Poetry
Meetis Youth submissions from across the Métis Homeland, see page 8 & 9.

 

Métis Justice Institute: MMF initiative bringing innovative justice solutions to the Métis Nation.
Exciting and innovative justice initiatives are developing in Manitoba. At the top of the list is the Métis Justice Institute (MJI) established by the Manitoba Métis Federation in July 2003. This Institute will assist the ongoing negotiations for the transfer of Probation Services and community and Youth Correctional Services from the Province of Manitoba. This Institute is the first of its kind across the Métis Nation.  See page 10.

 

AHRDA: Training for Métis dollars secured for next five years.
December 2, 2003—Métis National Council President Clément Chartier applauds today’s announcement by the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary of State (Children and Youth)
that the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) will be renewed for another five years.  See page 14.

 

Youth Projects: Urban Multipurpose Youth Centre in Sudbury, Ontario.
Our project promotes awareness of Métis culture while developing and co-ordinating activities in response to identified needs of youth, as well as encouraging Métis youth to develop networking relationships with existing services and community partners. The target group is 10-29 years of age and lives in the urban setting of Sudbury. The Métis Youth Centre provides services to
215 youth annually.  See page 7