Sacred Bundles exhibit honours the grief of residential schools while celebrating the future
When she heard in 2021 that the findings of an investigation indicated the presence of 215 potential burials at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, B.C., Adele Arseneau decided to move into action.The Métis multidisciplinary artist created 141 miniature cradleboards that would represent a school named in the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
Kerr's newest book Beaver Hills Forever is a poem of love for Edmonton
It’s no wonder Conor Kerr had so much fun writing his newest book, Beaver Hills Forever. After all, a poetic novella is an uncommon genre and his four main characters, all nameless and Métis, reflect his life and personal experiences.
The life, death and eventual return of Willow Bunch Giant gets more time in the spotlight
More than a century after the death of her famous relative, Jessie Ray Short is showcasing his life story with a new film.Short has written and directed the documentary Moon Noonk Edouard (My Uncle Edouard), which will have its world premiere on June 4 at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto.Short is the great-grandniece of Edouard Beaupré, a Métis man who was 8-foot-3 and one of the tallest men in recorded history.Beaupré was from the Saskatchewan town of Willow Bunch. He was nicknamed the Willow Bunch Giant.
Bill C-21 reveals deeper tensions over Métis identity, treaty authority and jurisdiction
The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) says misinformation and political fearmongering are driving growing opposition to Bill C-21, as legislation to enact the Red River Métis self-government treaty continues to move through Parliament.First Nations leaders who oppose the legislation, however, argue the issues with C-21 run far deeper, raising concerns about treaty authority, consultation, identity, and who has the right to negotiate jurisdiction over traditional territories.
Manitoba’s nursing regulator apologizes for discrimination against Indigenous Peoples
Manitoba's nursing regulator publicly apologized on Wednesday for its role in discriminating against First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in the health-care system.
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AI-biotech Metis explodeert bij beursdebuut in Hong Kong.
Metis TechBio Schiet Omhoog bij HK Beursdebuut De aandelen van Metis TechBio Co., een biotechnologiebedrijf dat kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) inzet voor de…
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Chief Executive Officer Richard Quintal will officially step down from his position on May 15, 2026.
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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Announces Leadership Transition - MBC Radio
Photo: Screenshot of Metis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum making announcement May 4, 2026 The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan has announced a key leadership change within its public service, as Chief Executive Officer Richard Quintal prepares to step down from his position. President Glen McCallum made the announcement May 4, 2026 on a live stream from their website. […]
“There's nowhere else in Calgary right now that is showcasing all the history of the #Indigenous people in this way... It's really important for us to reflect the people of Treaty 7.”
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Three new galleries to be created at The Confluence in Calgary
A Calgary facility that showcases Indigenous history is getting a major facelift.The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland will create three new permanent galleries with almost $350,000 in funding from the Tourism Growth Program offered through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).PrairiesCan officials recently announced it had awarded more than $1.9 million to eight projects to boost tourism experiences in Alberta.
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