Mandate of Saskatoon Métis Local 126

Saskatoon Métis Local 126 is responsible to for helping to prepare the community for the assumption of Métis self-government, including through providing programs and services, securing of resources (e.g., land), and educating people about the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan government. The mandate of the Saskatoon Métis Local 126 is to:

• • Grow the membership of the Saskatoon Métis Local 126;

  • Provide programs and services for Métis post-secondary students living in Saskatoon;

  • Engage in the development of social programs requested by the membership;

  • Expand the Métis cultural programming that is offered;

  • Provide equitable programming that addresses the social determinants of health;

  • Engage in land claims and duty to consult and accommodate processes that affect the members of the Local;

  • Engage in economic development activities to support the activities of the Local;

  • Improve the employability and employment preparedness of Métis people;

  • Advocate for recognition of Métis rights;

  • Work in collaboration with Indigenous people in Canada and around the world;

  • Conduct and participate in ethical research and knowledge translation that is meaningful and culturally safe; and

  • Promote and engage in strong environmental stewardship.