• President's Corner

    This past week, the Supreme Court of Canada heard the case of Roger Bilodeau, convicted in the senseless killings of Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom. The judges came back quickly with a unanimous decision to deny the appeal. It was a difficult day, but an important one.

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  • Notice of Vote: Rocky View Métis District By-Election

    From April 6-13, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government will be holding a Citizens’ Representative By-Election for Rocky View Métis District.

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  • Notice of Vote: Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District By-Election

    From April 5-7, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government will be holding District Captain and Citizens’ Representative By-Elections for Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District.

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Announcement

New Affordable Housing Development in Griesbach to Honour Métis Leader Cecil Bellrose

The Cecil Bellrose Manor, in honour of the late Cecil Bellrose, a dedicated leader and former elected official of the Métis Nation of Alberta, now known as the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, will provide 127 units, including 42 barrier-free suites.

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First Indigenous-led Ceremonial Bison Harvest in Banff National Park

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is proud to announce its participation in the historic Indigenous-led ceremonial bison harvest in Banff National Park, a groundbreaking event marking the first bison hunt on these lands in nearly a century-and-a-half.

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Statement

Otipemisiwak Métis Government Reacts to Parole Board of Canada Decision

On January 22, 2025, Roger Bilodeau’s request for full parole was denied by the Parole Board of Canada. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta wishes to acknowledge this decision.

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A Strong Métis Nation Embracing Métis Rights

Since 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta has governed the Métis within Alberta.

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We're moving forward on our journey to self-government.

Andrea Sandmaier, President, Otipemisiwak Métis Government

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