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.
May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day.
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People.
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“I often thought that the effects of my illness mirrored life in a home with an unpredictable and cruel father. Home was not a safe place...Fibromyalgia made me feel unsafe in my own body.”
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Author discovers and deals with anger and trauma in new book
Red River Métis-Icelandic author Jónína Kirton hopes her newest book, Save Your Prayers – Send Money, makes people think about how they respond to those who have chronic illnesses.The title “is a bit cheeky. And you know, we Métis, we're cheeky. It's one of our favourite things,” said Kirton. She said the title is meant to be poetic. The word money is intended to be a metaphor for support. “We need actual practical support.”
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