• Citizens' Gathering

    This year, we celebrate 97 years of gathering—marking nearly a century of our Nation coming together to grow, celebrate, and unite as one people. This year’s theme, Healing our Past, Celebrating our Future, acknowledges the efforts of Métis people in building a brighter future for our Nation. We invite you to join us at this year’s Citizens’ Gathering, August 21 to 24, 2025, at Métis Crossing.

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  • President's Corner

    Self-government means shaping our own future as a distinct Indigenous Nation. Our government’s name, Otipemisiwak, means “the people who own themselves.” As the government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, we are continually taking steps towards implementing our Citizen’s vision of self-determination.

    Learn more about these efforts in President Sandmaier’s latest update.

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  • Results are In: Spring District Elections

    The certified results are in for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s 2025 Spring District Elections. Congratulations to our newly elected representatives in Foothills, Medicine Hat, Jasper House, Fort Edmonton, St. Albert, and Lac La Biche Métis Districts.

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Statement

President Sandmaier Travels to Ottawa for Summit with Prime Minister

President Andrea Sandmaier is travelling to Ottawa this week with a delegation of Provincial Secretaries and senior leaders to participate in a historic summit with the Prime Minister of Canada and other Métis leaders. The meeting marks a significant opportunity to advance priorities related to infrastructure, economic development, self-government, and federal-provincial collaboration.

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Statement

Statement From The Otipemisiwak Métis Government: Justice Upheld In Parole Decision For Roger Bilodeau

We acknowledge the recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to deny full parole for Roger Bilodeau, who was convicted in 2022 of two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Maurice Cardinal and Jacob Sansom.

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Opinion

It's time for Calgary to remember its Métis roots

Calgary has deep Métis roots that deserve greater recognition in the city’s history and identity during Stampede. An insightful opinion piece in the Calgary Herald by Doreen Bergum, a Métis Elder from the Battle River Territory, reminds us that Métis families helped shape Calgary’s foundations long before modern development. Read the full article.

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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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