Metis Nation of Alberta

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We will be speaking with passion rooted in the fact, but what will make our case even stronger is if we have a lot of Ci...
09/28/2026

We will be speaking with passion rooted in the fact, but what will make our case even stronger is if we have a lot of Citizens attend the meeting. We would love to have you stand with us in person. You can also tune in virtually through the St. Paul meeting livestream at https://www.youtube.com/-gg6vs

We will be meeting with the St. Paul Town Council to ask for two specific items: That the town consider restoring the community’s historic name, St. Paul des Métis; and the placing of a Red River Cart at a visible entrance into town.

To learn more about our history in St. Paul des Métis, please read our full letter at https://albertametis.com/news/letter-of-invitation-2026-09-28/.

You can see some of Provincial Secretary Grant Lacombe’s media interviews on the topic here.

https://albertametis.com/news/st-paul-des-metis-town-name-change-2026-08-19/
https://albertametis.com/news/secretary-grant-lacombe-speaks-with-ctv-news-2026-08-17/

Sincerely,

President Andrea Sandmaier
Grant Lacombe, Provincial Secretary of Harvesting and Culture

Métis people were a significant part of the residential school experience. The Aboriginal Healing Foundation reported th...
09/28/2026

Métis people were a significant part of the residential school experience.

The Aboriginal Healing Foundation reported that 9.12% of self-identified Métis people in Canada had attended residential school. In Alberta, Métis students represented approximately 18.75% of residential school attendees, while in Manitoba they represented 15.69%. When Métis and non-status Indian students were combined in Alberta, they accounted for approximately 25%—one in every four—residential – school students.

• 9% of Métis people in Canada had attended a residential school.
• 19% of residential school students in Alberta were Métis.
• 16% of residential school students in Manitoba were Métis.
• 8% of residential school students in Saskatchewan were Métis.
• 1 in 4 residential school students in Alberta were either Métis or non-status First Nations people.

Centre yourself with breathwork, relaxation, and movement at our Weekly Yoga and Meditation classes.Join us every Wednes...
09/27/2026

Centre yourself with breathwork, relaxation, and movement at our Weekly Yoga and Meditation classes.

Join us every Wednesday on Zoom from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Click here to join: albertametis.com/yoga-online

For more information, email [email protected].

Save the date!Our third in-person Niwictonan Playgroup will be in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 25. The Otipemisiwak M...
09/27/2026

Save the date!

Our third in-person Niwictonan Playgroup will be in Edmonton on Wednesday, November 25. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government Children and Family Services invites you and your little one to connect with other caregivers, celebrate Métis identity, and build community through hands-on play, storytelling, music, and cultural teachings.

Métis families with children aged 0–5 who live within 100 km of Edmonton are invited to join either one of our morning (9:00-11:30 AM) or afternoon (1:30-4:00 PM) playgroup sessions in Edmonton on November 25.

Eligible families:
- Children aged 0–5
- Either the child or caregiver is an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen
- Currently reside in Alberta within 100 km of Edmonton

Stay tuned! Registration opens on October 7.

Learn more here:
https://albertametis.com/programs-services/children-family-services/niwicitonan-playgroup/

Navigating life’s stresses can be difficult and it’s okay to need help.We have partnered with Alberta Blue Cross and Hom...
09/26/2026

Navigating life’s stresses can be difficult and it’s okay to need help.

We have partnered with Alberta Blue Cross and Homewood Health to create the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Wellness Program. Through this program, Métis Citizens of all ages are able to access FREE short-term goal-oriented counselling that is personalized, confidential, and professional.

Counsellors can help in the following areas:

• Improving Personal Well-Being
• Managing Family and Relationships
• Addressing Workplace Challenges
• Taking Financial and Legal Control of Life

Contact 1-877-729-0261 to speak with a counsellor today. For online support, visit homeweb.ca.

For more information on the program, visit albertametis.com/wellness-program

Are you living with a serious illness? Palliative and end-of-life care helps ease pain, offers grief and spiritual suppo...
09/26/2026

Are you living with a serious illness? Palliative and end-of-life care helps ease pain, offers grief and spiritual support, and ensures care meets your needs at home, in the community, or in a care facility.

This holistic and supportive care:

• Focuses on understanding, respect, and support at every stage of your illness
• Provides relief for your pain and symptoms
• Supports you and those who care for you.
• Respects your care decisions
• Helps you embrace life and focus on living it to the fullest

Need help accessing care?

• MNA Supports and Services Navigator: AlbertaMetis.com/programs-services/health/community-wellness/supports-and-services-navigator
• AHS Palliative and End-of-Life Care: AlbertaMetis.com/peolc-ahs
• Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic: aivcc.ca

To learn more about our Palliative and End-of-Life Care initiative, please visit: albertametis.com/PEOLC or email [email protected].

NOTE: A Northern Michif translation follows the English version of the Palliative and Life Care Program graphics.

Walking forward with purpose: A mamawi pimohtehtan men’s circleThe Justice Department of the Otipemisiwak Government has...
09/26/2026

Walking forward with purpose: A mamawi pimohtehtan men’s circle

The Justice Department of the Otipemisiwak Government has developed a special engagement series for men: Mamawi Pimohtetan, meaning “walking together” in Cree. This weekly men's circle provides a safe and supportive space where Métis men can learn about boundaries, coping strategies, and healthy relationships.

The program empowers participants with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to heal, communicate with compassion, and build respectful, healthy relationships. Through this journey, participants strengthen their connections to their culture, themselves, and their community while moving forward with purpose.

Join us virtually on Mondays from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (*Excluding statutory holidays)

Please find the meeting link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81465747778?pwd=pXg9juTLuKjbBYOISfVIg6BN9LF3vr.1
Meeting ID: 814 6574 7778

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Truth and Reconciliation Day invites all of us to reflect on the past while considering how we can contribute to a bette...
09/26/2026

Truth and Reconciliation Day invites all of us to reflect on the past while considering how we can contribute to a better future.

🧡 Choose one action from this list and make it part of your commitment to understanding, listening, and ongoing learning.

09/25/2026

Moccasin Moves September 11, 2026

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Health Department is here to hel...
09/25/2026

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer? The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Health Department is here to help. Through our Supports and Services Navigation (SSN) Program, we provide cancer-specific resources and navigation, including referrals to cancer-related supports and services, and follow-up support throughout your cancer journey.

If you are looking for travel funding, applications can be made to the Medical Travel Program. https://albertametis.com/programs-services/health/community-wellness/medical-travel-program/

For more information, contact the Health Department’s Supports and Services Navigator at [email protected] or 780-455-2200.

To learn more about the SSN program, visit our website at: https://albertametis.com/cancer-support-navigation

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