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Willow Lake Metis Group Announces New Board of Directors to Drive Enterprise Growth

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Willow Lake Métis Group Board of Directors: Mike Daley, Conor Chell, Saad Rahali, Dan Forigo, Catherine Koch (L-R)

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  • Willow Lake Métis Group Board of Directors: Mike Daley, Conor Chell, Saad Rahali, Dan Forigo, Catherine Koch (L-R)
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    Recently, the team convened in Edmonton for a two-day strategic summit, where we solidified our organization's vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
  • This productive session further confirmed that our current group is poised to elevate WLMG to new heights.
  • "We are enthusiastic about this exciting phase of our journey, as the new Board of Directors propels us toward even greater success," adds Harnett.
  • To learn more about Willow Lake Métis Group, visit: www.willowlakemetisgroup.ca .

Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO Awarded for Innovation

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Justin Bourque is the recipient of the Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 "Innovator" Award.

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  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2022) - Justin Bourque, CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation in Anzac, Alberta, was awarded the JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame "Innovator" Award at the non-profit's annual gala dinner in Edmonton yesterday evening.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation CEO Justin Bourque, recipient of the Junior Achievement Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 Innovator Award.
  • As CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation, a citizen, and a father, it's a responsibility I do not take lightly."
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.

Willow Lake Metis Group and Backwoods Energy Services Enter into Limited Partnership Agreement

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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The unprecedented partnership agreement between a Treaty 6 First Nation and a Metis Nation from the Treaty 8 region formalizes and strengthens the already established relationship between the two communities

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  • Media Contact for Backwoods Energy Services:
    Willow Lake Mtis Group and Backwoods Energy Services are two Indigenous-owned organizations that have entered into a Limited Partnership Agreement for the purposes of economically advancing their respective communities.
  • The Willow Lake Mtis Group (WLMG) was founded, and is operated, through the strong willed, hardworking, and self-sufficient culture of the Mtis people.
  • Host a Security Training Session that gives priority to Willow Lake Mtis members, but also includes members of other Nations.
  • The Limited Partnership with WLMG will encourage a long-term commitment to the partnership and participation in how Backwoods operates within their Territory.

Willow Lake Metis Nation and The Resilience Institute Sign MOU to Partner on Climate Resilience

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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The focus of the agreement is to develop a transdisciplinary approach to revitalizing, developing, and monitoring the Nation's recently acquired land in Fort McMurray.

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  • Anzac, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 7, 2022) - Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN), an Anzac, Alberta-based Mtis community, and the Resilience Institute (TRI), a national education and research institute, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
  • That's why we're honoured to support the Sohkastwwin initiative and look forward to continued growth of our relationship with Willow Lake Metis Nation."
  • Keyera President & CEO Dean Setoguchi (left) and Willow Lake Mtis Nation CEO Justin Bourque (right) shake hands.
  • Keyera presented Willow Lake Mtis Nation with a $30,000 cheque toward the Nation's Sohkastwwin initiative.

Willow Lake Métis Nation Hosts Celebration of Historic Métis Milestone

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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The festivities honoured the resilience of the Métis people and the importance of partnerships

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  • Anzac, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2022) - In celebration of its newly acquired land, Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN), an Anzac, Alberta-based Mtis community, hosted a celebration on its land today to celebrate the historic Mtis milestone and thank the stakeholders who were pivotal in its success.
  • The approximately 205 acres of land will provide Willow Lake citizens with food, power, and cultural and social security.
  • "Today is a celebration of a historic milestone for Mtis peoples, and Willow Lake Mtis Nation is incredibly proud to be leading the charge," says Stella Lavallee, President of WLMN.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.

Willow Lake Métis Nation Makes Historic Land Purchase Thanks to Suncor Partnership

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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The purchase is part of an initiative called "Sohkastwâwin," which is a Cree term meaning "the act of being resilient."

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  • Last September, Willow Lake Mtis Nation, Suncor, and seven other Indigenous communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced a historic partnership.
  • As a result of revenue generated from that partnership, the Willow Lake Mtis Nation was able to acquire this land.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.
  • The Astisiy Limited Partnership is comprised of Suncor, WLMN, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, Conklin Mtis Local 193, Fort Chipewyan Mtis Local #125, Fort McKay Mtis Nation, McMurray Mtis, and the Fort McMurray #468 First Nation.