• President's Corner

    This week we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read more 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.

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Statement

Special President's Message: Our Updated 2023 Self-Government Agreement

Back in July 2025, I shared a Special President’s Message about where we’re at on our journey to self-government. Today, I want to give you an update on an important milestone we’ve reached with Canada with respect to advancing our Métis rights and self-government agenda.

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Celebrating Métis Crossing's 20th Anniversary

Over the past two decades, Métis Crossing has become one of Alberta’s premier Indigenous tourism destinations. Visitors can experience Métis cultural programming, hands-on workshops, and year-round activities. It is a place of healing, learning, and inspiration.

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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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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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