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Welcome to the Métis Nation of Alberta website. Please take the time to browse through our website to learn about membership, rights and our programs.

 

Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres Proposals Wanted - Deadline 12pm December 24, 2009

The Métis Nation of Alberta and the Minister of Canadian Heritage are pleased to announce a request for proposals.  The overall goal of Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centres (UMAYC) is to create a network of programs that will provide accessible, Aboriginal, community-based, culturally relevant programming to urban Aboriginal youth in order to approve their economic, social and personal prospects.  The initiative is in support of programs that encourage Aboriginal youth to participate regardless of status, culture or gender, to meet their challenges and improve their personal prospects. Initiatives that support these goals are strongly encouraged to submit applications.
 

»Guidelines
»Application Package
»Application Form
»Cash Flow Sheet

Your help is needed in finding Métis history

Does your family have any history at or involving Buffalo Lake and the communities throughout the West connected to this area?  Region 3 is having a study done by professional Métis historians on the History of the Métis of Buffalo Lake, Alberta which was a part of the Buffalo Hunt Era of Métis history.

Dr. Heather Devine of the University of Calgary and her associate, Margaret Clarke are in the process of conducting a historical research study which will fully describe the history of the Métis people of Buffalo Lake in Central Alberta.

In the 1800s the Métis had several “Wintering Sites” or “Hivernant Villages” (Buffalo Lake, Boss Hill, Tail Creek and Grande Pointe) all around Buffalo Lake which were on travel routes to and from other communities in what is now Alberta and Saskatchewan (and beyond).

If your family has any historic connection to this area, we would like to put you in contact with our Métis historians to record this important information.  Please call 1-800-267-5844 and leave your name, phone number and the best time to speak with you.
 
   
Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievements Awards - Deadline Extended to January 5, 2009

Nominate an Aboriginal Youth for the AAYAA.

»AAYAA Information and Nomination Form
»Frequently Asked Questions

   
Military Service Recognition Book

Add your family history let everyone know the sacrifice your loved ones have made. The deadline is December 15, 2008. Information needed is: Veterans Name (Full name and Nick Names); Any Service Information; Service Number, Trade, Units served with; Date of Birth, place of birth; Short Story about 150 words on life history and Military life; If applicable relationship to the legion.

All info will be compiled and forwarded to the project coordinator.

AVSA, Suite #304, 12308-111th Ave, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2N4.

780-460-7589 ask for Chuck or e-mail tntpromo@shaw.ca

Métis Nation of Alberta Employment and Training has new Website

Find out about employment, education and training opportunities.

»Métis Employment & Training Website

   
MNA Congratulates MNBC President Bruce Dumont on his re-election

Sept. 15, 2008 – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) congratulates Bruce Dumont on his re-election as President of the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC), as well the MNA congratulates all new and returning Board of Directors and Representatives.

»Press Release

   
Audrey Poitras re-elected as President of MNA; Muriel Stanley Venne elected Vice President

Sept. 3, 2008 - Members of the Métis Nation of Alberta went to the polls Sept. 2 to elect their provincial council.

»Press Release
»Official Election Results

   
  MNA Métis Education Foundation and U of A create $4 Million endowment

Métis students at the U of A are now eligible for awards up to $20,000 thanks to a $2 million contribution from the MNA through its Métis Education Foundation.

»Press Release

   
MNA creates $375,000 endowment fund at NorQuest College; largest endowment in College's History

The MNA Métis Education Foundation announced today a donation of $375,000 toward the creation of the Métis Student Awards endowment fund at NorQuest College.

»Press Release »Application Form
»Poster
»Brochure

   
Developing a Métis Consultation Policy

Update on developing a Métis Consultation Policy.

»Memorandum

   
Métis Nation of Alberta General Election

Get out and vote on September 2nd, 2008.

»Election Results
»Notice of General Election 2008
»Message from the Chief Electoral Officer
Election Bylaws
»Candidate Notice 1
»Candidate Notice 2
»Official Notice of Polling Places

   
Zipline Launches at Métis Crossing

July 16th 2008, Métis Crossing unveiled its new six line zipline.

»Metis Crossing Homepage

   
Update on Métis Nation’s ‘Hunt for Justice’

May 27, 2008 - The MNA continues to actively defend all of our harvesters who have been charged by the Alberta Government, while following our MNA Harvesting Policy.

»Read Full Article

   
Métis Rights and the Duty to Consult & Accommodate

April, 2008–  Presentation of Workshop on developing a consulting process to arrive at Métis consultation policy.

»Presentation at Workshop

   
Launching the western rebellion

Edmonton Journal Article- Launching the western rebellion: Province's Métis set stage for legal showdown over hunting rights.

 

»Read Full Article 

 

 

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