Mandate of Saskatoon Métis Local 126

As a Métis local of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 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:

(a) Grow the membership of the Local;

(b) Provide programs and services for Métis post-secondary students, staff, and faculty living, studying, or working in Saskatoon;

(c) Engage in the development of social programs requested by the Local Membership;

(d) Expand the Métis cultural programming that is offered;

(e) Provide equitable programming that addresses the social determinants of health;

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

(g) Engage in economic development activities to support the activities of the Local;

(h) Improve the employability and employment preparedness of Métis people;

(i) Advocate for recognition of Métis rights;

(j) Work in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world;

(k) Conduct and participate in ethical research and knowledge translation that is meaningful and culturally safe; and

(l) Promote and engage in strong environmental stewardship.