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THE MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL EXPRESSED CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR BILL C-53, PROVIDES UPDATE ON WORK OF EXPERT PANEL

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

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  • Ottawa, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Métis National Council (MNC) continues to publicly support Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
  • President Caron will continue to support the Métis governments’ pursuit of Riel’s vision of self-government.
  • This bill lays the path for Section 35 based Treaties providing jurisdiction over internal matters of Métis governance, such as Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis government structures, and Métis child and family services.
  • Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada.

Statement in support of Education Jurisdiction Agreements in British Columbia

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Through the conclusion of these self-government agreements, the Participating First Nations now have recognized law-making authority over Kindergarten-Grade 12 education on their lands.

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  • Through the conclusion of these self-government agreements, the Participating First Nations now have recognized law-making authority over Kindergarten-Grade 12 education on their lands.
  • Implementing these Education Jurisdiction Agreements recognizes the First Nations' inherent rights of self-determination and self-government.
  • This year, we have collectively replaced the Education Jurisdiction Framework Agreement (EJFA) to better reflect the changing landscape of education jurisdiction in British Columbia now that Education Jurisdiction Agreements are being implemented by Participating First Nations and FNEA has become operational.
  • The discussions over education jurisdiction in British Columbia have been underway for over 20 years.

BC Métis Federation Decries Hate Speech and Intolerance of the Métis in BC

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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2023-39, a resolution that BCMF President Keith Henry says is hate speech.

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  • 2023-39, a resolution that BCMF President Keith Henry says is hate speech.
  • These statements are patently inaccurate and contrary to the historical record, and their effect, whether intended or not, promotes intolerance and hatred towards the Métis in British Columbia.
  • Keith Henry is the President of the BCMF, one of the Métis groups targeted by the UBCIC Resolution no.
  • It is inconceivable to us that in 2023 we would see such an ill-spirited resolution passed which amounts to hate speech.

Canada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with Whitecap Dakota Nation

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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If passed, Bill C-51 will give effect to A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate, which was co-developed with Whitecap Dakota Nation and received broad support from its members.

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  • If passed, Bill C-51 will give effect to A Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate, which was co-developed with Whitecap Dakota Nation and received broad support from its members.
  • This Treaty formally recognizes Whitecap Dakota Nation as an "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada" and affirms their inherent right to self-government under the Constitution Act, 1982.
  • "Our Self-Government Treaty is the first of its kind in Canada, and is the first step in moving forward towards a broader Whitecap Dakota Reconciliation Treaty with Canada.
  • "This Bill marks a major milestone in our work with Whitecap Dakota Nation to bring this Self-Government Treaty to life.

Statement from the Métis Nation of Ontario - Responding to First Nation Attacks on Ontario Métis and Métis Denialism

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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"Ontario Regional Chief Fox and [MNO President] Belcourt said that they expect the government to live up to its commitment to the constitutionally recognized aboriginal people in Ontario -- the First Nations and the Metis Nation."

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  • Over 30 years ago, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) fought Ontario's denialism of Métis history, existence, and rights in the courts for over a decade.
  • That same year, the MNO and COO jointly lobbied the government for Métis and First Nations rights.
  • It is about recognizing Métis citizenship, Métis elections, Métis governance operations, and Métis child and family services.
  • In the same vein, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and Canada have recognized the MNO and Ontario Métis communities.

New stamp pays tribute to First Nations political leader, author and champion of his people, George Manuel

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Today at an event in North Vancouver, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of George Manuel.

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  • NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Today at an event in North Vancouver, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of George Manuel.
  • A member of the Neskonlith Indian Band of the Secwepemc Nation in British Columbia, Manuel (1921–89), was an author, astute political strategist and champion of Indigenous Peoples whom many credit with inspiring the modern Indigenous movement in Canada.
  • During a political career that spanned four decades, Manuel dedicated himself to uniting Indigenous Peoples around the world at the local, regional, national and international levels.
  • Co-founder of the Center for World Indigenous Studies, Manuel was nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Taking action to ensure all federal laws uphold Aboriginal and treaty rights

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 affirms Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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  • Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 affirms Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  • Aboriginal rights, also referred to as Indigenous rights, are the collective rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis as the original peoples of Canada.
  • Treaty rights are rights set out in either a historic or modern treaty.
  • Rather, it would promote a consistent approach by clearly stating that all federal laws (including statues and regulations) are to be interpreted as upholding section 35 Aboriginal and treaty rights.

MNBC Starts a Judicial Review Against the Minister of Indigenous Services

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Surrey, BC, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has started a Judicial Review against the Minister of Indigenous Services to exercise jurisdiction over Métis child and family services.

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  • Surrey, BC, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has started a Judicial Review against the Minister of Indigenous Services to exercise jurisdiction over Métis child and family services.
  • Through the accord, Canada and MNBC identified child and family services as an area of focus.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding on Advancing Reconciliation committed Canada to renewing and strengthening a nation-to-nation and government-to-government relationship with MNBC.
  • MNBC will always fight to defend Métis children and families against the colonial attitudes of Canada, and we will always advocate for the rights and self-determination of MNBC citizens.

Next phase launched on consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the next phase of consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the next phase of consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples on non-derogation clauses.
  • In 2022, Justice Canada began a consultation and cooperation process with Indigenous partners regarding the use of non-derogation clauses in federal laws.
  • "The necessary work to promote, protect and affirm Indigenous rights must be done in partnership with Indigenous peoples.
  • In keeping with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, requirements, consultation and cooperation on the non-derogation clause legislative initiative has been ongoing since 2021.

Media Advisory: British Columbia’s “forgotten nation” issues Declaration confirming return of lands that Premier David Eby acknowledges were stolen

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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We have real problems in our communities, like health, wellness and housing, which can’t afford to wait on the colonial process we call treaty negotiations.

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  • We have real problems in our communities, like health, wellness and housing, which can’t afford to wait on the colonial process we call treaty negotiations.
  • And we will take back those lands which industry has illegally occupied with the consent of the Crown.
  • As our Premier David Eby says, our lands were stolen.
  • Can we blame them for seeking progress and the betterment of their community?”
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