Métis representation at the federal level unclear as MMF breaks off from national council
CBC
Métis representation at the federal table going forward is unclear since the Manitoba Métis Federation, one of five governing members on the Métis National Council (MNC), dropped out of the organization.
Newly elected MNC president Cassidy Caron said she is ready to represent Métis at the table with the federal government.
"We are continuing our relationship working alongside the federal government," Caron said.
"The federal government is committed to working with the national council, and that's how we'll be continuing. I welcome the opportunity to build upon the strong working relationship between the Métis Nation and Canada over the coming years."
In 2017, the Canada-Metis Nation Accord was signed, with the Métis Nation represented by the MNC and its five governing members: the Métis Nation of Ontario, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, the Métis Nation British Columbia, the Manitoba Métis Federation, and the Métis Nation of Alberta. The accord says Canada and the Métis Nation will work on a "nation to nation" and "government to government" basis at regular meetings on issues like education, housing, employment and health.
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) announced last month it was leaving the MNC.
In an emailed statement to CBC News, Ani Dergalstanian, press secretary for the Office of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations said "It is for Métis to determine their own governance structures and we look forward to building on the progress made since 2015."