• President's Corner

    This week, we look back at an incredible Citizens’ Gathering and look ahead to a series of fall elections as the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

    Stay engaged in this process, be ready to cast your vote, and answer the call to serve in President Sandmaier’s latest update.

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  • Notice of Vote: Early Fall Elections

    On October 20-27, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government will be holding the following District Captain and Council elections for Lac Ste. Anne Métis District, Fort McMurray Métis District, and Lesser Slave Lake Métis District.

    Make your voice heard and help shape the future of our Nation! You can vote in-person, electronically, or by mail.

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  • Notice of Vote: Late Fall Elections

    From November 16-22, 2025, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government will be holding the Provincial Women’s Representative By-Election, and District elections for Red Deer Métis District, Calgary Nose Hill Métis District, St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District, and Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District.

    Make your voice heard and help shape the future of our Nation! You can vote in-person, electronically, or by mail.

    Stay Engaged

Statement

President Calls For Alberta Métis Representation on Indigenous Advisory Council

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is calling on the Government of Canada to ensure Alberta Métis representation on the Indigenous Advisory Council for the Major Projects Office.

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Learn about the transition to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government

Transition is a complex and ongoing process to bring our government in line with the structure and values envisioned in our Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution.

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Statement

President Sandmaier Travels to Ottawa for Summit with Prime Minister

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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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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