Several motions were passed at the 2019 Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) fall legislative assembly which took place at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Friday until Sunday.
One of the main motions that was passed was that a person who wishes to vote in a MN-S election must show documentation proving their MN-S citizenship.
“That is the unique thing about the nation,” Métis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum said. “We can know who are people are. There is a lot of work to be done. We are capable of doing it. Every meeting of the legislative assembly marks an important day for the Métis of Saskatchewan. It serves as a reminder of the duties that come from self-government and living up to the dreams of our leader Louis Riel. We will work to address the needs of Métis people across the province and support our dreams and ambitions. This meeting of the assembly is another step in realizing the dreams of our people, our past leaders, and our ancestors who held fast to the vision that one day a Métis government would arise in Saskatchewan. It has taken time. It has sometimes been hard, but we are rising stronger with each day.”
Resolutions were also passed that those who wish to be candidates for a MN-S elected office must demonstrate that they are a registered citizen of the MN-S.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett attended the assembly for the first time on Saturday.
Bennett addressed the assembly, met with the Île-à-la-Crosse boarding school survivors committee and spoke with delegates.
(PHOTO: Left to right, are Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett and MN-S President Glen McCallum at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. Photo courtesy of Julia Burns.)
“It was a pleasure to welcome the honourable Minister Bennett,” McCallum added. “The MN-S is pleased that the Liberal government has decided to have Bennett remain Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister. I’m so happy that she’s the lead again on Indigenous relations. It’s beautiful.”
(PHOTO: Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett speaking at the MN-S fall legislative assembly. Photo courtesy of Julia Burns.)