Metis Nation-Saskatchewan

Connecting through culture camp held by MN-S at Marean Lake

Connecting through culture camp held by MN-S at Marean Lake

Sep 8, 2024 | 12:50pm
PORCUPINE PLAIN – It was a week full of activities, from canoeing, learning birch bark biting and beading to plant identification and healing knowledge. It brought over 250 people to gather, and it all revolved around learning Métis culture.  Brent Digness, Metis Nation-Saskatchewan Minister for Economic Development and Tourism said this was the first camp in […]

Metis Nation-Saskatchewan launches vaccination lottery

Sep 1, 2021 | 6:00pm

The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is launching a vaccination incentive program called “This is Your Shot” in an attempt to get Métis citizens to get fully vaccinated for a chance to win prizes. “As the government of the Métis Nation in Saskatchewan, we will continue to do whatever we can for the health and wellbeing of our […]

Metis Nation-Saskatchewan holding election on Saturday

May 29, 2021 | 9:52am

It’s election day in Saskatchewan for Metis citizens. There are 35 polling stations across the province to vote for the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and each district’s regional director. Earlier this year, the MN-S legislated that citizens would need an MN-S card or a letter from the registrar indicating they are […]

Metis-Nation Saskatchewan President reveals positive COVID-19 test

Sep 19, 2020 | 3:51pm

Glen McCallum, the president of Metis Nation-Saskatchewan, has tested positive for COVID-19. The revelation comes in a Facebook post. Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum joins a growing list of public figures who have tested positive… Posted by Métis Nation—Saskatchewan on Saturday, September 19, 2020 Anyone who has had close contact with McCallum in the past […]

Metis Nation-Saskatchewan taking government to court

Sep 16, 2020 | 12:22pm

The Metis Nation – Saskatchewan is taking the province to court over its use and reliance on the 2010 First Nation and Metis Consultation Policy framework. The MN-S wants the policy declared invalid. It also wants the court of Queen’s Bench to declare the province’s reliance on the policy, dishonourable. The Metis Nation claims the […]

Trudeau announces funding for northern Sask. response plan; reopening of national parks

May 14, 2020 | 10:21am

The federal government is providing more supports for Indigenous communities who are responding to outbreaks in northern Saskatchewan communities. At his morning update on Thursday from Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated the government’s commitment from Wednesday that financial support will be going to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan to support […]

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan declares state of emergency due to COVID-19

Apr 19, 2020 | 8:01am

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan (MN-S) has declared a state of emergency for its 75,000 citizens in the province. In a news release Saturday, the MN-S said that the state of emergency was issued to urge action and further collaboration between all levels of government to respond to the challenges […]

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