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Siksika Family Services Corporation: Siksika Nation Bill C – 92 Update
Recently the Board of Directors along with Chief and Council have undertaken significant efforts to bring our own legislation under Bill C-92. Bill C-92 allows First Nations to develop their OWN law that would replace provincial legislation. When this happens, the province’s rules will no longer apply to OUR children, and we will have more […]
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Statement from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on Métis Inclusion in Canada-U.S. Relations
Jan 15, 2025 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government (formerly the Métis Nation of Alberta) calls on the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta to ensure Métis inclusion in Canada-U.S. relations, particularly in response to the recent threat of sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods. The Métis have been nation-builders since long before Confederation. Our people […]
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MNA: President’s Corner – January 10, 2025
This week, I had the privilege of meeting with Federal and Provincial Health Ministers in a trilateral discussion to advance health priorities for Métis Citizens across Alberta. I was joined by Bobbi Paul-Alook, Secretary of Health and Seniors, and Kaila Mitchell, Secretary of Mental Health and Addictions. We brought the voices of our Citizens to […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Bill 2024-02, “An Act to amend the Elections and Referenda Act”
Jan 09, 2025 Bill 2024-02 has completed its first reading in Citizens’ Council and needs your engagement! The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in our legislative processes. As part of this commitment, and in line with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution and the Self-Government Act, Citizens’ Council is seeking […]
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Citizens’ Representative for Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District 22 Resigns
Jan 09, 2025 The Chair of the Citizens’ Council has formally received and accepted the resignation of Nancy Cardinal, Citizens’ Representative for Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District 22, effective January 7, 2025. As of this date, Ms. Cardinal is no longer serving in this role. Ms. Cardinal was elected as a Citizens’ Representative in September 2023 and […]
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Statement from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on the Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
January 6, 2024 Edmonton, AB/ The Otipemisiwak Métis Government acknowledges the announcement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. During his tenure, Prime Minister Trudeau championed a number of initiatives aimed at advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, including the signing of the Métis Nation within Alberta Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement in 2023. This agreement marked […]
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Statement on C-53
Dec 20, 2024 Last week, Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister, Gary Anandasangaree, informed a parliamentary committee that Bill C-53, which aimed to support Métis self-government in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, is unlikely to “continue in its current form.” Following these comments, President Sandmaier met with Minister Anandasangaree to discuss the future of this bill and the […]
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National chief reflects on successes and challenges of past year – Windspeaker.com
December 19, 2024 Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak became the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations just over a year ago. In a phone interview with Windspeaker on Dec. 18, Woodhouse Nepinak spoke about both the successes and challenges she encountered in 2024. “Like anybody else, there’s ups and downs,” said Woodhouse Nepinak, who was […]
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Enserva – Fall Economic Statement 2024 Key Highlights
Highlights Major Developments Yesterday, Chrystia Freeland resigned as Finance Minister; Karina Gould tabled the 2024 Fall Economic Statement; Dominic LeBlanc named as new Finance Minister. Projected federal deficit for 2023-24 is $61.9 billion, exceeding the previously announced $40.1 billion deficit for the last fiscal year. The current fiscal year’s (2024-25) projected federal deficit stands at […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government: President’s Corner – December 13, 2024
Dear Citizens, As we approach the end of another year, I want to provide you with an update on the progression of self-governments recognition with the government of Canada. Earlier this week, Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister, Gary Anandasangaree stated in a parliamentary committee that Bill C-53, which aimed to support Métis self-government in Alberta, Ontario, […]
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