'Our right to be here': Metis Nation of Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly continues
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Discussions regarding the Metis Constitution and recognizing the nation's culture were continued at day two of the annual Metis Nation of Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly in Regina.
Discussions regarding the Metis Constitution and recognizing the nation’s culture were continued at day two of the annual Metis Nation of Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly in Regina.
Jason McKay, also known as 'The Wandering Metis', travels around the province, capturing stories, celebrations, cultural events, and the Metis way of life.
He was present at the assembly, documenting the weekend and spoke to CTV News about the importance of such gatherings – and how citizens can get accurate information on the what the nation is working on.
"It's important to attend so you know first-hand what's going on," he explained. "[So] you don't read on Facebook second hand, third hand, fourth hand information. Come here and find out for yourself that as a citizen. If you're a card-carrying citizen, we have the right to be here."
"So, it is important to come to these meetings and just be heard and listen to the democratic process. We as the citizens elected the officials to speak on behalf of us. It's our right to be here to listen to the democratic process again," he added.
Much of the weekend was spent evaluating the Metis constitution.
However, there were also opportunities for those in attendance to showcase their culture through a 'Mini Metis market' which featured Metis owned businesses.
