Title

Otipemisiwak, voice of the métis nation in Alberta

Creator

Voice of the métis nation in Alberta

Language

eng

Description

1. Message from the President (pp. 4–5)
Audrey Poitras emphasizes the importance of defending Métis rights, particularly harvesting rights, and expresses concern about the federal government’s lack of commitment to the Kelowna Accord. She announces the creation of a defense fund for harvesters and invites everyone to participate in the Annual Assembly.

2. Kelowna Accord and Government Relations (pp. 6-11)
Western premiers reaffirm their support for the Kelowna Accord, which aims to reduce socio-economic disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. The Harper government appears to want to “rebrand” the accord, raising concerns among Métis leaders.

3. Harvesting Rights and Disputes (pp. 14-23)
Angling: Conflict over the application of the Interim Harvesting Agreement (IMHA) to angling. Several Métis have been charged, and the matter will be decided in court.
Legal support: The MNA is offering legal assistance to harvesters who have been prosecuted and is launching a defense fund.
Harvester policy: Consultation is underway to establish rules based on traditional values and conservation.

4. Culture and events (pp. 31-35, 50-55)
Opening of Métis Crossing, Alberta's first Métis cultural site.
National Aboriginal Day celebrations and festivals (talent show, Back to Batoche).
Participation of Métis artists in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C.

5. Education and Employment (pp. 36–45)
Success stories thanks to Métis employment services.
Asokan Program: administrative training for Indigenous women.
Career profile: energy engineering (high demand in Alberta).

6. Tributes and awards (pp. 56-63)
Tribute to Vic Letendre, Métis veteran and leader.
Entrepreneurship awards and Esquao Awards for Indigenous women.
Promoting youth and cultural transmission.

Summary:
This issue focuses on defending Métis rights (harvesting, litigation), lobbying to maintain the Kelowna Accord, and promoting Métis culture and achievements in Alberta. It calls for community mobilization and celebrates Métis contributions in various fields.

Format

Text

Étendue

68 p.

Date Created

July 2006

Éditeur

Ejinagosi Kistabish

Date Modified

01-12-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

ejinagosi-kistabish-texte-0063