The victims and survivors of crime must never be forgotten. On May 16 in Edmonton, we met for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week for “The Power of Collaboration: Mamawi Petohtewak (Cree for Coming Together).” We heard empowering messaging from an incredible line-up of guest speakers including Kari Thomason, Dan Cardinal, and a panel discussion with EPS, CPS, RCMP, and NGO (Cease).
Métis Nation of Alberta
Government Administration
Edmonton, Alberta 6,636 followers
A strong Métis Nation embracing Métis rights.
About us
Since its inception in 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is the Métis Government for Métis Albertans with its geographical and legal boundaries being the province of Alberta. The MNA is governed by a democratically elected Provincial Council, comprised of a Provincial President, a Vice-President, and six regional Presidents and Vice-Presidents. This Council works toward the mandate of the MNA, supporting practices of transparency, accountability and inclusiveness for Métis Albertans in governments’ policy and decision-making processes. The MNA promotes and facilitates the advancement of Métis people through self-reliance, self-determination and self-management. As per the Métis National Council, ‘Métis means a person who self-identifies as a Métis, is distinct from other aboriginal peoples, is of historic Métis Nation ancestry, and is accepted by the Métis Nation.’ Historic Métis Nation ‘means the Aboriginal people then known as Métis or half-breeds who resided in the Historic Métis Nation Homeland.’ Métis Nation ‘means the Aboriginal people descended from the Historic Métis Nation, which now comprised of all Métis Nation peoples and is one of the “aboriginal peoples of Canada” as defined in s.35 of the Constitution Act 1982.’ In the past decade, the Métis population has nearly doubled. The Métis are one of the fastest growing populations in Canada with a population estimated at 451,795 in 2011. A significantly high percentage live in Alberta alone. Alberta today accounts for more than 96,865 Métis, which is the largest population among the provinces and territories representing more than 21.4% of all Métis in Canada.
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http://albertametis.com
External link for Métis Nation of Alberta
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1928
Locations
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Primary
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11738 Kingsway Avenue
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Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5, CA
Employees at Métis Nation of Alberta
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Walter A.
Metis Rights Professional located in the traditional territory of the Lesser Slave Lake Métis Region 5 and the First Nations People of Treaty 8…
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Bev Weber
President at Stampede Local 8008 of the Metis Nation of Alberta
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Amber Boyd, BSc., RPR, EPC
Elected Official, Indigenous Relations, Author & Artist
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Jeannette Blumentrath, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior CPHR People and Culture Leader - 16+ years of Human Resource Generalist Experience
Updates
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Take a stand against gender-based violence with the Moose Hide Campaign. On May 16, wear a moose hide pin to show your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. The Moose Hide Campaign began over 10 years ago along the Highway of Tears to engage men and boys in ending violence against women and children. Since then, the Moose Hide Campaign has become a national movement, engaging people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds across Canada to end violence and promote healing.
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Citizens affected by the wildfires — resources are available while facing these challenges. Check out https://lnkd.in/eRkHX2mC for a full list of supports to help you prepare for and recover from a wildfire emergency.
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Read the Lakeside Leader article by Pearl Lorentzen about our affiliate Rupertsland Institute's research of Métis people's experience with Kindergarten to Grade12 education. https://lnkd.in/eQ5A7b_J
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Register your kids of all ages for Métis citizenship! We have cultural opportunities such as family camps, youth hangouts, and more for Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government! Come to the provincial office from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or join us for extended hours: May 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. We're also coming to you at these locations: May 14 in Westlock from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rotary Spirit Centre May 16 in Blackfalds from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Abbey Centre May 28 in Manning from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Adult Learning Centre A Commissioner of Oaths will be on hand and photos can be taken on-site. Harvesting applications will be accepted as well. Get the application form at albertametis.com/registry. (LinkInProfile) Have questions? Need help? Head to albertametis.com/registry/ for all the answers!
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The Otipemisiwak Métis Government – formerly the Métis Nation of Alberta – is disappointed in the repeated attempts by the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) to divide the Métis Nation. At their invitation-only event to discuss Indigenous Identity Fraud, no other voices from the Métis Nation were invited to participate, despite the voices of the Métis outside of Manitoba making up the vast majority of Métis people in Canada. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government will never be spoken for or governed by an external entity, including the MMF. We are the people who govern ourselves. And we know how to speak for ourselves. Read more on our statement: https://lnkd.in/eUgf3wiT
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Check out the story on our recent Métis Market "Kingsway Mall Hosts 2nd Annual Spring Métis Market" by Daniel Barker-Tremblay https://lnkd.in/gDcVMFgK
Kingsway Mall Hosts 2nd Annual Spring Metis Market
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Looking for a rewarding career? Check out some of these great opportunities at the MNA! • Sustainability Officer – Facilities and Building Operations • Manager - Emergency Management • Manager of Provincial Youth Programs & Services See our complete list of job openings at https://lnkd.in/eqxwYdXc #MetisCareers #CareerBuilding #YEGJobs
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The Otipemisiwak Metis Government Children and Family Services Department would like to wish every mother, Kookum, auntie, and caregiver a Happy Mother's Day. A mother's love for her children is unconditional, protective, and endless. We hope you take the day to reflect on the love given by the person who you know as a mother. Thank you moms, for loving us to the moon and back.
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