A Métis Nation flag flies in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
In what could be a tectonic shift in the world of Métis politics, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has withdrawn from the Métis National Council , following the lead of the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.In what could be a tectonic shift in the world of Métis politics, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has withdrawn from the Métis National Council , following the lead of the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.
"We are a strong, proud nation in Saskatchewan. We have a verifiable citizenship registry, and we cannot stand by any longer and allow this to continue," said LeClair, referring to the identity controversy surrounding MNO. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan vice-president Michelle LeClair says withdrawing from Métis National Council is something citizens have been discussing for a long time.
The MN-S resolution adopted Thursday says its continued association with MNO "no longer benefits the Métis Nation within Saskatchewan or the Métis Nation as a whole," and resolves to fully withdraw MN-S's share of finances and assets from the council."It's something that our citizens have been talking about for a long time.
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