Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
Today, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada reaffirmed their shared commitment to the recognition, affirmation, and implementation of Métis rights in Saskatchewan.
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations, signed an updated Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement (the "Agreement") which builds on the previously signed 2019 self-government agreement. The Agreement further advances the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan's vision for self-determination and includes federal recognition of their inherent right to self-government.
Today's agreement is the result of over seven years of collaboration and negotiations between the Government of Canada and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. Building on earlier progress, the new Agreement signed today sets out a renewed roadmap for moving forward together. It also creates a solid foundation for building a stronger government-to-government relationship between the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Canada.
The Agreement includes a new commitment to negotiate a constitutionally protected core governance treaty with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. The Agreement outlines the path to achieve this final agreement, including the introduction of federal legislation supporting the recognition of this jurisdiction in Canadian law.
By signing this new Agreement, the Government of Canada is affirming that it recognizes the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan as the representative government of the Métis Nation within Saskatchewan. Canada also formally recognizes that the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has jurisdiction over their own internal core governance matters. This includes their own citizenship, leadership selection, and government operations.
Both the Government of Canada and the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan remain committed to developing shared solutions to advance reconciliation that support the well-being and prosperity of Métis citizens, families, and communities in Saskatchewan.
