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Andrea Sandmaier, President, Otipemisiwak Métis Government
Statement
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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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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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.
More HereSince 1928, the Métis Nation of Alberta has governed the Métis within Alberta.
Learn MoreWe're moving forward on our journey to self-government.
Andrea Sandmaier, President, Otipemisiwak Métis Government