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The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is a registered not-for-profit society in Alberta, Canada, that acts as a representative voice on behalf of Métis people within the province. [3] Formed in 1928 as the Métis Association of Alberta, its primary founding members were Felice Callihoo, Joseph Dion, James P. Brady, Malcolm Norris, and Peter Tompkins.
The Alberta Federation of Metis Settlements, now Metis Settlements of Alberta, was formed in 1975 as the umbrella organization to unite all eight settlement councils. Different Métis groups attempted to combine the joint influences of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Métis Nation of Alberta, and Métis Nation Saskatchewan.
Métis Nation of Alberta (formerly the Métis Association of Alberta) Métis Nation of British Columbia; The MNA adopted the following "Definition of Métis": Métis means a person who self-identifies as a Métis, is distinct from other aboriginal peoples, is of historic Métis Nation ancestry, and is accepted by the Métis Nation. [62]
Belcourt was born in the Métis community of Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta. His career as a Métis leader in Canada spans four decades and continues to have a positive influence for Métis, other Aboriginal nations across Canada and Indigenous peoples worldwide. Belcourt was elected vice-president of the Métis Association of Alberta in 1969.
The Alberta Métis Federation (AMF) is an umbrella group founded in February 2020 represented by six local Métis communities in Alberta that had separated from the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA). The AMF is a decentralized body led by the presidents of its member organizations, called "Metis community associations".
Brady was a strong advocate and voice for the Métis of Alberta and would go on to become an instrumental part in the formalization of today's contemporary Métis Settlements in Alberta. Brady is a member of the historic Metis Settlements "Famous Five" leadership. In addition to his political work, Brady was a well-known photographer. [4]
Pages in category "Métis Nation of Alberta people" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Métis Nation of Alberta (1 C, 1 P) Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Métis organizations" ... Vancouver Métis Community Association