Métis Nation of Alberta Logo Métis Nation of Alberta Logo

  • Store
  • News
  • Events
  • Resources
  • FAQs
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Site Search
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
      • Mission & Values
      • Departments
      • Annual Reports
      • Otipemisiwak Magazine
    • Governance
      • Our Constitution
      • Public Registry
      • Citizens’ Council
      • Districts
      • District Council
      • Judicial Tribunal
      • Appointed Officers
      • Métis National Council
    • Affiliates
      • Apeetogosan
      • Cree Productions
      • Métis Housing
      • Métis Crossing
      • Métis Nation Holdings
      • Rupertsland Institute
  • The Métis
    • Métis in Alberta
      • History
      • National Definition of Métis
      • Timeline
      • Truth & Reconciliation
    • Culture
      • Anthem
      • Language
      • Symbols of Métis Culture
    • Rights
      • Métis Identity
      • Métis Rights
      • Consultation
      • Harvesting Rights
      • News
  • Programs & Services
    • All Programs & Services
    • Alberta Métis Works
    • Children & Family Services
    • Education & Scholarships
    • Environment & Climate
    • Health Programs
    • Housing Services
    • Youth Programs and Services
    • MNA Parks Pass
  • Citizenship & Harvesting
    • Harvesting
      • Harvesting Areas
      • Harvesting Cards
      • Harvesting Rights
    • Citizenship
      • Guidelines & Requirements
      • Update Your Information
      • Family Tree
All Posts

Métis Nation of Alberta Responds to '60's Scoop Announcement

Posted on: Oct 17, 2017

For Immediate Release

 

Métis Nation of Alberta responds to ‘60s Scoop Settlement Announcement

by Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett

 

Edmonton, AB October 17, 2017 – Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta, The Métis Nation of Alberta is very disappointed in the Federal government’s omission of Métis people from the recently announced compensation program for survivors of the “60’s Scoop.”

Working with the Métis National Council, who have already responded to Minister Bennett, the Federal Minister of Indigenous Relations, MNA is calling for the fair and equitable treatment of Métis Nation citizens who were victimized by this horrendous Government program.

Minister, I truly believed Canada was on the path of doing what is right for Métis people. Don’t let us down.

Throughout everything we do, we will always have one foot firmly rooted in the past, acknowledging the work and the struggles of those who have come before us. Our other foot will always be moving forward, pushing for a better future of Métis pride, Métis rights, and a strong Métis Nation.

In solidarity,

Audrey Poitras
President
Métis Nation of Alberta

 

For more information, contact:

Rolando Inzunza

Director of Communications and Citizen Engagement

Metis Nation of Alberta

780-455-2200 ext. 395

rinzunza@metis.org

Join our newsletter to stay up to date.

Sign up

  • By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: The Métis Nation of Alberta, 11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5, Canada, http://albertametis.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.
  • The Métis
    • Métis in Alberta
    • Culture
    • Métis Rights
      • Harvesting Rights
  • Citizenship Applications
    • Citizenship
      • Guidelines & Requirements
      • Genealogy
      • Family Tree
      • Update Your Information
      • Harvesting Cards
  • More Information
    • News
    • Events
    • Resources
    • FAQs
Contact Us

Delia Gray Building
11738 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5G 0X5

Phone: 780-455-2200
Toll Free: 1-877-454-0684

mna@metis.org

https://www.facebook.com/ABMetis/ https://twitter.com/AlbertaMetis?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/albertametis/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeaY9Uq-MYWgwjlwUSVrZMQ https://www.linkedin.com/company/metisnationofalberta/

© Copyright 2025 Métis Nation of Alberta. All rights reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use