Métis Nation within Alberta

Over the past six years, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has been leading the way in creating a network of Métis-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), spaces where Métis Citizens, and all people, can connect with the land and help protect it for generations to come. These privately owned lands, once vulnerable to development, are now protected through Métis stewardship — ensuring native plants, animals, and habitats thrive while providing opportunities for public access, education, and cultural sharing. Read the full statement to learn more about our IPCA journey. https://lnkd.in/gNxsSqBG

Vote now in the Early Fall District Elections on October 20–27, 2025! Electronic and in-person voting is available to any eligible Citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government aged 16 and older living in Lac Ste. Anne Métis District, Fort McMurray Métis District, or Lesser Slave Lake Métis District. All in-person polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Can’t make it in person? Vote electronically anytime until October 27. Be sure to register for a voting PIN through our secure online portal. Once your form is submitted, it may take up to 48 hours to confirm your information and receive your PIN and voting instructions. To check your Métis District or Sub-District for the nearest polling station, register for your electronic vote, and more, visit at www.metiselectionsab.com

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Your career. Your community. Your future. At the Otipemisiwak Workforce Expo, you’ll connect with hiring teams, explore education and training opportunities, and celebrate Métis culture—all in one event. Don’t miss this chance to take the next step. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hotel Arts, Calgary Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton Register for free at https://ow.ly/U2eY50X7iiJ

Make your voice heard! Electronic voting for the Early Fall District Elections will be open October 20–27. Registration for online voting will open on October 17 at www.metiselectionsab.com**. Once your form is submitted, it may take 24 to 48 hours to confirm your information. You will be emailed a PIN and voting instructions when you are confirmed. ** Due to processing time, registration for online voting will be closed on October 27 at 6 p.m. Please complete your form well in advance to ensure you have time to cast your electronic vote. You can vote online anytime during the vote period at https://mna.isivote.com/

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Samuel Bird. As they face the heartbreaking loss of someone so young and full of promise, our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time. With the discovery of Samuel’s remains yesterday, there is now an answer to the question that has weighed so heavily on all of us. While this is not the outcome anyone had hoped for, we are grateful that he has been found. Though Samuel was not a Citizen of our Nation, we mourn alongside his community and those who knew and loved him. We also recognize the long and difficult road ahead for his family as they navigate a legal system that too often retraumatizes, and fails to adequately support, Indigenous victims, survivors, and their families. We remain deeply grateful to the community members, volunteers, and everyone who came together, those who searched, prepared meals, and stood beside the family in hope and solidarity. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gaqbBw2y

Applications are now OPEN for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Community Awards! Each year, through the Métis Education Foundation, these awards recognize Métis students for their academic success and community involvement. Recipients will be honoured during the 25th Delia Gray Gala in November — an event to highlight their achievements and contributions to the community. Deadline: October 30 at 11:59 p.m. Applications are completed through the Google Form Visit the Otipemisiwak Métis Government website + Google Form for full details Scholarship Details: https://ow.ly/OcsX50X2f5S Application Form: https://ow.ly/UK8X50X2f5R Apply today and let your accomplishments be celebrated!

Get ready to vote in the Early Fall District Elections on October 20–27, 2025. Due to the Canada Post labour issues and disruptions to mail service, the Early Fall District Elections on October 20–27, 2025 will not proceed with mail-in voting. Electronic and in-person voting will be available during the election period for any eligible Citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government aged 16 and older. In-person voting has been extended and will take place in the District or Sub-District where you have lived in the last 90 days. All polling locations will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration for online voting will open on October 17 until October 27 at 6 p.m. at www.metiselectionsab.com. Once your form is submitted, it may take 24 to 48 hours to confirm your information. You will be emailed a PIN and voting instructions when you are confirmed. Please note that registration and voting are separate steps — electronic voting will not open until October 20, when Citizens can begin casting their votes. Please complete your form well in advance to ensure you have time to cast your electronic vote. To find the list of polling locations in your District, request voting assistance, or for more information visit https://lnkd.in/gdZbrzqm

The candidates for the Late Fall Métis District Elections have been determined. Find out who is running to represent you! UPDATE: On October 7, 2025, the Cabinet of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government voted to delay the Late Fall District Elections scheduled for November 16–22, 2025, due to the Canada Post workers strike, with new voting dates to be set once mail-in voting, in-person voting, and electronic voting methods will be available. Read Cabinet’s Record of Decision: https://lnkd.in/g9EUugWz If you require more information, please contact the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer or visit https://lnkd.in/gdZbrzqm

Your career. Your community. Your future. At the Otipemisiwak Workforce Expo, you’ll connect with hiring teams, explore education and training opportunities, and celebrate Métis culture—all in one event. Don’t miss this chance to take the next step. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hotel Arts, Calgary Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton Register for free at https://ow.ly/U2eY50X7iiJ