Metis Nation-Sask. to hold first general assembly in years
For the second time in only three years, the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan will be meeting to form a government.
After years of infighting, federal funding pulled and even disputes over locations of their general meeting, the local will be hosting its assembly July 30 in Yorkton. Then, on September 3, an election will be held to create a new government as the current one was not recognized by all members.
For the North Saskatchewan River Metis Local, the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan being reinstated means more support when grant applications are submitted, according to Barry Robertson, president and 30 year member of the chapter.
“We’ve been pretty much self-sufficient, we’ve been in operation since 1991. We’ve got nothing (from the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan) other than verbal support or sometimes support when we apply for a grant…As far as money coming downhill, no, none of that comes to us,” Robertson said.