Our program for the day will provide a fun and exciting atmosphere where Metis cultural and historical knowledge will be shared by members of Métis Local 1935 to all other residents in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Visitors can expect to hear fiddling, watch the fast steps of jigging and partake in a fabulous Métis cuisine. ... Read More >
There are more than 1,700 Aboriginal employees in permanant oilsands jobs in the Wood Buffalo region, an increase of more than 60% since 1998. The combined income of aboriginal households, business and government sectors is projected to surpass $32 billion … … Read More >
May 24, 2011
Fort McMurray Bridge Work
May 19, 2011 Nighttime bridge work disrupts traffic on Highway 63 in Fort McMurray Fort McMurray… Motorists can expect traffic disruptions on Highway 63 southbound over the Athabasca River for concrete pothole repairs of the Grant MacEwan Bridge. Traffic will … … Read More >
December 2, 2010
Alta. Métis hunter loses fight over rights
Alberta Métis have lost a key legal battle in their fight to exercise their constitutional rights to hunt and fish in the province. … Read More >
September 16, 2010
Métis Nation received $250,000 for health monitoring
Edmonton … A $250,000 grant from the Government of Alberta — as well as an agreement to share information — will enable the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) to better monitor the health of Métis living in Alberta. … Read More >