Ottawa, Ontario, Unceded Traditional Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation - Crown−Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Leaders from the Métis National Council and Governing Members met with federal cabinet Ministers to advance work on implementing joint priorities as outlined in the Canada Métis-Nation Accord.
Together, Métis Nation leaders and Ministers discussed shared priorities, including economic development, health, benefits sharing, and the principles of co-development. Discussions also focused on language preservation, education, as well as best practices in order to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Ministers and leaders of the Métis National Council and Governing Members committed to continue working together to renew the government-to-government relationship based on rights, respect, cooperative partnerships, and collaboration. The Government of Canada continues to work towards advancing reconciliation and supporting self-determination.
Participants at today's meeting included:
- Cassidy Caron, President of the Métis National Council
- Elder Josie Searson
- Hank Rowlinson, Vice-President of Métis Nation of Ontario
- Michelle LeClair, Vice-President of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
- Audrey Poitras, President of Métis Nation of Alberta
- Walter Mineault, Vice-President of Métis Nation British Columbia
- Melanie Omeniho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak
- Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
- Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services
- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources
- Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage
- Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs
