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Construction on McMurray Métis Cultural Centre to Resume in 2025 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Construction on the long-awaited McMurray Métis Cultural Centre at MacDonald Island is set to resume in spring 2025, with completion targeted for 2027. The $75-million project, which aims to preserve, showcase, and celebrate Métis culture, was paused in 2022 after a […]

Conklin Indigenous Housing Initiative Completes Phase 1 CONKLIN, Alberta — The first phase of the Conklin Indigenous Housing Initiative has wrapped up. The initiative aims to provide new affordable housing units for Métis families in the hamlet of Conklin. The Alberta Government has invested $4.4 million in the project, which includes the construction of 15 […]

The Fort McKay Métis Nation Association is holding an election for the offices of President and Vice President. In an Election Notice issued by the Fort McKay Métis Nation Association, voting day is set for February 22nd. Seeking the office of President is the incumbent, Ron Quintal. He is being challenged Loretta Waquan.   Felix […]

A new study predicts the number of Canadians living with dementia will nearly double by the year 2050. The report, titled “The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada” was released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. They say Canada is in danger of failing the rapidly growing number of people living with dementia and their […]

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is welcoming back 30 residential school survivors. The Métis bearers of the residential school legacy participated in a Land-Based Healing Retreat at Métis Crossing a few hundred kilometers south of Fort McMurray from October 13-15. This first-of-its-kind program offered them an opportunity to engage with Métis heritage and culture through art […]

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG) of the Métis Nation within Alberta and the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Group are in discussions about hosting an Oilers Alumni Heritage Game.  The dialogue comes from a new partnership forged between the two organizations aimed at fostering Indigenous Youth participation in Hockey. The Métis are also releasing a video showcasing […]

In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is launching two awareness initiatives. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta is unveiling a comprehensive map showing the location of Residential Schools in our province. Their hope is to draw attention to this painful history through a […]

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, along with Orange Shirt Day. The remembrance honours the children who never returned home as well as Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. On Thursday, the Municipality, along with the Athabasca Tribal Council, hosted a Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the occasion. The […]

The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is taking another step towards self-governing. In a province-wide vote held from September 13-19, 2023, members of the Metis Nation within Alberta elected a new President and Citizens council and formally transitioned to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Andrea Sandmaier is now President-elect, replacing outgoing President Audrey Poitras. A woman’s […]