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First Nations can now delay elections during COVID-19 pandemic, says federal minister – CBC
Federal officials had previous warned First Nations a delay would create a “governance gap” Mar 27, 2020 First Nations which postpone their elections because of the COVID-19 pandemic will not be penalized by the federal government, as some had feared. “I think this is a constructive change. It’s unfortunate it didn’t happen sooner,” said University […]
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A huge health risk’: First Nations pressured to hold elections amid COVID-19 pandemic, say experts – CBC
Federal government email instructs First Nations to bring own pencils, keep distance from elders Mar 26, 2020 First Nations are being pressured by the federal government to hold elections in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, say legal experts and band officials. One Saskatchewan First Nation is going ahead Friday despite pleas from its own […]
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First Nation chief in Saskatchewan makes headlines in U.S. for COVID-19 preparation – APTN News
March 23, 2020 The chief of the Pasqua First Nation in Saskatchewan has drawn the attention of a magazine in the United States because of his planning for the COVID-19 virus compared to President Donald Trump. Matthew Peigan says he started paying attention to how the COVID-19 events were unfolding on the other side of […]
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A summary of COVID-19 emergency funds – APTN News
March 18, 2020 On Wednesday, the federal government announced an $82-billion financial aid package to help the country through the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will provide $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses to help them get through the economic crisis sparked by global outbreak of the novel coronavirus. […]
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Citizenship and Identity Forum Sets New Direction for Métis Nation
Citizens from across the Métis Nation homeland joined together in an unprecedented two-day session to share their views, concerns and give direction on where the Métis Nation needs to go. Over 400 grassroots Métis Nation citizens and leadership from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario were in attendance. “Our people have spoken; we […]
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Letter from Presidents of the MNA, MNO and MN-S to the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Letter from the Presidents of the MNA, MNO and the MN-S to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations is here. NT5
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19 Consecutive Months Of Strong, Steady Job Growth In Saskatchewan
March 6, 2020 Jobs continued to grow in February for the 19th consecutive month. Saskatchewan saw an increase of 4,900 jobs over February 2019, with 569,700 people employed, a record high for the month of February. “Despite the significant economic headwinds facing the province, we continue to see strong, steady job growth in Saskatchewan,” Immigration […]
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Métis Nation Citizens Forum on Identity, Citizenship & Homeland
Métis Nation Citizens Forum on Identity, Citizenship & Homeland will be held at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon from March 9-10, 2020. Live streaming will be available for those who cannot make it in person. Download Forum Agenda (PDF) NT5
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Metis Nation – SK: Presidential Letter to the Legislative Assembly
March 3, 2020 To my fellow leaders of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan: On February 28-29, we held an important Métis Rights Conference in Saskatoon. Now more then ever it is important that we meet with and hear from our citizens and I was pleased to see over 400 people take the time to be part of […]
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Métis Governments Move Forward on Self-Government—Together
March 3, 2020 – Métis governments from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario are gathering next week in Ottawa on March 9 and 10 for a first-of-its-kind conference on Métis self-government. Collectively, these three Métis governments represent more than 200,000 rights-bearing Métis citizens living across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. The conference builds on the historic signings of […]
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