Metis Settlements General Council
10335 172 St NW T5S 1K9 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Metis Settlements Site Rehabilitation Program Period 6 Information on our website.

The Assembly will be hosted on ZOOM Webinar on February 18, 2021, we ask that if you wish to connect to the line to listen or watch the proceedings of the Assembly that you please pre-register by February 16, 2021 at Midnight. All pre-registered attendees will need to provide, the following information for registration:... First Name, Last Name Phone Number Email Home Settlement Once registration is approved we will then provide the details to connect, this will happen no later then the morning of February 18, 2021 prior to Assembly start time through email to the address you have provided during registration. To pre-register for the Febraur 18, 2021 Assembly please follow the link below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jH6P8ooSQ16WZ2yNgVcPXA Any questions or comments can be sent to [email protected] or you can reach out to our Chief Administrative Officer Justin Gaudet, 780-822-4052 or our Executive Assistant Ms. Logan Noskey 780-822-4096

The Metis Settlements General Council has been working on an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area and we are looking to complete our Pre-Feasibility Study to support the creation of the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) in two areas of the Athabasca region that contain sites of cultural and ecological significance for the Métis Settlements. Protecting these areas through an IPCA model would support the rights and traditional land uses of the Métis Settlements by maintaining the ecological, spiritual, and cultural integrity of the land, water bodies, and wildlife. Follow the link for more information and to have your input recognized. https://www.msgcipca.com/

Please follow the link to our website to learn about the Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine and find some beneficial information for Metis Settlement Members. https://msgc.ca/covid-19-coronavirus/

The Metis Settlements Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) initiative is focused on understanding and protecting historic and current Metis values in areas around Wolf, Touchwood, and North Buck lakes. One of the ways we are collecting information is through a short online survey (just a handful of questions) about the study areas and their importance to community members. If you have a few moments to spare, we would love hear your thoughts! Follow this link to access the survey: https://bit.ly/2Ip4ssn

The Metis Settlements General Council Central Office will be closed tomorrow in respect of Remembrance Day 2020

Fishing Lake Metis Settlement School and Administration stands in support on Orange Shirt Day #everychildmatters

The #MSGC_Alberta Executive Officers stand with #MMIWG speaker Stephanie Harpe who hosted a Facebook Live Event today on Detoxifying Yourself & Your Environment.

#everychildmatters

Stephanie Harpe is Live with us today to discuss the topic and open the floor up for questions in the last part, feel free and write your questions as comments and she will respond.

The Metis Settlements General Council is in the process of working with Alberta to review, edit and update the Metis Settlements Act. The Act is requires thorough updates in order to remove outdated language and create a clear path to self-governance. You are able to view an online version of the current Metis Settlement Act at the link https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/m14.pdf The Minister of Indigenous Relations has put forth several minor edits that are being prop...osed for removal from the MSA along with a few more significant edits and is open to discussions on larger changes regarding the Metis Settlements Land Registry in the summer. To gain as much Settlement member input as possible during this Covid-19 Pandemic it was requested by the Metis Settlements General Council Assembly that a survey be developed that would allow for the input to be requested. Below you will find a link to the 15-question survey that we are requesting Settlement Members complete. It is also understood that not everyone wants to or has access to an online device, if you wish to complete a paper version of the survey and mail back to us, please contact our reception at 780-822-4079 and request a mail in copy, providing us with your complete contact details and we will be sure to get one out to you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSGC_MSA

The MSGC Central Office Annual Report 2019-2020 is available on our website. You can also view last years report on our website. https://msgc.ca///2020/09/MSGC-Annual-Report-2019-2020.pdf

#MSGC_Alberta is encouraged by #SFTT20, as it hits on points we've been advocating for. Among other work, we hope to begin closing gaps in infrastructure & addressing #MMIWG, #TRC, #UNDRIP, #ClimateChange, early learning, racism & womens prosperity.

The #MSGC_Alberta has come together today in designated Settlement cohorts in order to participate in the Annual General Assembly.

The Executive and Board met with Hon. Minister Wilson & Hon. Minister McIver today for an open discussion on infrastructure.

Congratulations to The Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement as they plan to celebrate Alberta Culture Days as a Designated Celebration Site 2020.

Good Afternoon from the Metis Settlements General Council Central Office, We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as we say good-bye to summer today and hello to fall. We have attached a link with some reading material for those who may be interested. Our Summer 2020 edition of the Messenger can be viewed at the link below along with past editions of the Messenger. I encourage everyone to follow the link and take a look at what we have been working on over the Summer here at the Metis Settlements General Council Central Office.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY CHALLENGE - SEPT. 30 On September 30th, we honour the Indigenous children that were taken away from their families to attend residential schools. This is the time of year when government agents would come into communities and take the children. This day was declared Orange Shirt Day in 2013, in recognition of the harm the Residential school system did to Indigenous children, started by Phyllis Webstad a Residential school survivor at Williams Lake, British ...Columbia. The Indian Residential School program is sending out a Challenge to all the Metis Settlements Leaderships/Administration offices and schools, to wear Orange on September 30th and send in your photos to Metis Settlements General Council. We need to continue to bring awareness and support to our Settlements about this tragic time in Canadian history, and Always remember those children that returned home and those that did not. Please join us on September 30th, Orange Shirt Day and lets remember all of those children, that did not come home, our strength and prayers will continue to keep them alive in our Hearts, because EVERY CHILD MATTERS! Any questions contact Susanne Calliou 780-233-5922 or [email protected] See more

Today marks the anniversary that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was passed. Curious to read the about it? https://www.un.org//uplo/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf

MSGC Treasurer was very honoured to attend the Installation Ceremony of Mrs. Salma Lakhani as the Nineteenth Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. The ceremony was very beautiful and heartfelt. MSGC looks forward to a great relationship with Her Majesty, the Queen’s representative in Alberta.