• President's Corner

    Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend and speak at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial-Indigenous (FPTI) Ministers’ Meeting on Justice and Public Safety.

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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

Otipemisiwak Métis Government Remains Committed to Métis-led Indigenous Conservation Areas

Over the past six years, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has been advancing the establishment of a network of Métis-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). These lands were acquired through private land sales, as part of a competitive process that any Indigenous nation was able to participate in.

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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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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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