INTRODUCING THE FIRST OTIPEMISIWAK MÉTIS GOVERNMENT

 

Thanks to all Citizens who participated in the 2023 General Election. The certified results are in and you can now view who has been elected to our first Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

 

Please click on the image below to view the full certified results:

 

Please click on the image below to view the Public Notice regarding the certified election results:    

 

Now that we have ratified our Nation’s Constitution, self-government is finally within reach. But it wasn’t easy getting to this point. Here’s a look back at the effort it took from the Métis Nation of Alberta, and from generations of Métis Citizens, to help make this happen. And remember, our work is not finished yet.

 

Transition Committee

Learn more about the Transition Committee, engagement opportunities, and the work underway to transition the Métis Nation of Alberta to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government on the Transition Committee webpage. 

 

Learn About the Laws Group and Citizen Consultations

Learn more on the laws group team on their role in the transition to self-government. You can also view the Elections and Referenda Act and information on upcoming Citizen consultation sessions HERE 

 

Learn About Your Constitution

Our YouTube playlist below has 5 educational videos covering a variety of topics on the Constitution. To read the Constitution and other additional documents, visit The Constitution webpage.

 

News

Opinion: It's time for Métis Nation of Alberta to vote for future | Calgary Herald

Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation (newswire.ca)

Ratification vote for Métis Nation of Alberta self-government begins | CTV News

Métis Nation of Alberta prepares for constitution vote | Calgary Herald

Métis Nation of Alberta begins largest ratification vote in Canadian history for an Indigenous Nation - CFWE (cfweradio.ca)