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The Métis National Council (French: Ralliement national des Métis) is a representative body of the Métis people of northwestern Canada.The MNC represented the Métis Nation both nationally and internationally, receiving direction from the elected leadership of the Métis Nation's provincial-level governments.
The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is a nonprofit organization representing Métis people residing in the Canadian province of British Columbia.Originally established in 1996, it was one of the members of the Métis National Council until November 2024, and is recognized by both the provincial and federal governments as the representative for the Métis in the region.
In 1983, many of its Western Metis members split off to form the Métis National Council. The Native Council of Canada continues today as the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) and its nine regional affiliates represent all Aboriginal people who are not part of the reserve system, including Métis and non-Status Indians. [citation needed]
Cassidy Caron (born 14 July 1992) is a Métis politician. She was elected as the president of the Métis National Council on 30 September 2021. [1] As the chairperson of the Métis Youth British Columbia, she served as the Minister of Youth for the Métis Nation British Columbia from September 2016 to September 2020.
In 2022 the Metis National Council filed a lawsuit against its former president and the Manitoba Metis Federation alleging financial malfeasance, irregularities and questionable contracts. The lawsuit alleges Chartrand and former leadership made deals to financially benefit themselves. The national council is seeking $15 million in damages.
Establishment of Manitoba Metis Federation, Inc. 1967; 57 years ago () ... In September of 2021, the MMF withdrew from the Métis National Council, ...
Chartier announced in November 2019 that Manitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand would lead the MNC for national affairs until the council's next election and serve as the national spokesperson. [2] In 2021 Chartier stood for election to the presidency of the MN-S again, but was unsuccessful in his run. [3]
Gerald Morin (born 1961 in Green Lake, Saskatchewan) is a Métis politician who served as president of the Métis National Council and the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan, also serving as vice president for the latter.