We are very excited to announce the last Region 5 Grocery Card Support Program for the month of May 2023. We are so proud to offer this program to our Métis citizens of Region 5 💙There are a limited number of grocery card supports to be distributed. This program can allot one grocery card per household pending the allocation of funds.

Deadline To Apply: 

Friday,May 19, 2023, at 4:00 pm



No late applications will be accepted.

Taking action on our journey to self-government.

Register for an upcoming Information Session to hear how we are continuing to make history.

In the coming weeks, Information Sessions will be hosted in-person and virtually to share details about the transition to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

You will have the opportunity to hear about the important activities underway to realize self-government for Citizens of the Métis Nation within Alberta. This includes the work of the Transition Committee, Laws Group, and Provincial Council.

Tired of an unfair justice system? Us too. That’s why we’re working to make the justice system fairer for Métis Citizens – and we need your help to make it right. Join the Intergovernmental Relations team for a series of “renewed” community engagement sessions on the future of Métis justice in Alberta! Share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions on what changes you’d like to see and help us craft a framework for a Métis Justice Strategy that will ensure a safer, fairer future for us all in the criminal justice system.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, May 03, 2023

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:30 pm

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: The Slave Lake Inn & Conference Center



HONOURING OUR MMIW

May 05, 2023

❤️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟱 in 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Our 𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗪

This powerful event and workshop will be at the Slave Lake Inn & Conference Centre in the Medallion Room on May 05, 2023. The event will run from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. This event is free with a lunch will be served. Our speakers are both local from Region 5. Key Note Speaker Shirley Wolfe will share the history of MMIW, including the start of the Red Dress Movement. She will also share her personal story about her daughter. Our Speaker Lorna Yellowknee will share her personal story, as she too has suffered a loss to MMIW.

Family and friends of our MMIW are encouraged to bring a photo to display so that we may honour and remember them together.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, May 05, 2023

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Slave Lake Inn and Conference - Centre Medallion Room

We're excited to announce that our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 event is just around the corner, and it's going to be an enlightening experience! Join us for a fun, educational day with cultural educator Natalie Pepin as we explore the world of traditional medicines. 🌿

The event will be held on May 10th, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, starting at the Devonshire Beach Camping and Parking space. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible to secure your spot!

Don't forget to register for free tickets, invite your friends and family, and let's come together to celebrate our rich cultural heritage and learn more about traditional medicines. See you there! 💙♾️💙



Bring your application and questions to our Registry Team! Our Team will be in High Prairie at the High Prairie Regional Aquatic Centre on May 18, 2023. A Commissioner of Oaths will be on hand, ID photos can be taken on-site, and we're also accepting Harvesting Applications. Let’s celebrate our culture together, and make sure you and your family have access to our programs, services, and resources for years to come. Register your family as Alberta Métis Citizens today!

WEEKLY YOUTH GROUP

Our Weekly Youth Group is open to all of our local Metis Youth in our region! It takes place every Friday evening, starting at 6:00 pm at the Region 5 Office in Slave Lake. It is free to attend and drop in! There's no need to register for the Weekly Youth Group activities that are on Fridays. There will be fun, activities, food, arts, crafts, and even prizes to be won! Supper, snacks, and drinks will always be served.

We will be posting each Friday's planned activity on our social media pages, and creating a Facebook Event that you can follow for details.



All Region 5 Métis Youth are invited to register and join us as Bonnie Lamouche teaches us how to create our very own beaded sash earrings.



All materials will be supplied and there will be lunch and refreshments served for participants. This event is open for Métis youth aged 12 to 29. The registrant MUST have a Metis Nation of Alberta Card to register and must bring their MNA card with them to the event to sign in.

Head over to our channel called "Métis Nation of Alberta Youth" to watch all the cool cultural tutorials and lessons we’ve been a part of, and inspiring video’s from past events!

MEET OUR REGION 5 PRESIDENT: ELMER GULLION

Meet Elmer Gullion, our beloved President of MNA Region 5! 💙 Elmer has been serving our community since 2018, always ready to help those in need and guide them towards the programs available at both the Region 5 office and MNA. As our representative, Elmer ensures that the voices and concerns of our Region 5 Metis citizens are heard in every decision-making process.

What Elmer loves most about his role is empowering the community to share their opinions, concerns, and voices. When he's not busy with his duties, Elmer enjoys fishing in the summer and trapping during the winter months.

Elmer is not only dedicated to our Region's Metis citizens, but 's also a devoted husband to his wife, Eliza, and together, they've celebrated 50 years of marriage – a true Metis role model couple!



Thank you, Elmer, for your unwavering dedication to our community. We're proud to have you as our President! 🤝

MEET THE VICE PRESIDENT: HILDA LAMBERT

We are thrilled to introduce you to Hilda Lambert, the MNA Region 5 Vice President 💙 Since her election in September 2018, Hilda has been a strong advocate for the voices and concerns of our Region 5 Metis citizens.

As the Vice President of Region 5, Hilda works closely with her Region 5 Council to develop and create programs for the Region 5 Métis citizens. Once the programs have been created, she works with her team to apply for and secure funding to deliver these programs and services to our region.

In addition, Hilda assists in delivering and sharing various MNA and MNA Affiliates programs and initiatives such as Métis Registrations, Harvesting Registrations, recreation programs, youth services and programs, housing programs, professional development and RLI training programs, career training, student services, financial aid, business planning resources, and more.

Hilda's passion for community extends beyond her role as Vice President. In her free time, she loves getting involved in community events and activities that bring our Region 5 Metis citizens together. She particularly enjoys planning and coordinating events for our Region 5 Metis citizens with her council and team, as well as attending Metis gatherings and cultural events in our region.

When she is not working, Hilda loves traveling and spending quality time with her family. Hilda is strongly family orientated as a proud mother of three children with an adorable granddaughter. Hilda cherishes every opportunity to spend time with family. When she is not working or with her family, she can be found meeting with our Region 5 Metis citizens, especially our elders, at various gatherings and cultural events.

It has been both Hilda's pleasure and honor to work with her amazing Council and President Elmer Gullion to serve the Region 5 Metis citizens. She is proud to represent our region and give our citizens a voice at both the provincial and federal levels. Thank you, Hilda, for your commitment and dedication to the Metis community in Region 5! 🤝

Here's a piece of history on a beaver hide in our office, the 𝗠𝗲́𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Signed by the Albertan Minister of Justice in 1994, Mr. Rostad, and Chairman Board of Directors for the Métis Nation Wilderness Society, Mr. Quintial written in both Cree and English. 📜♾️

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄! 💙



We had a wonderful evening with the 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 of our Region! 💙♾️💙

There were plenty of stories, games, prizes, and fun to go around for all. Our co-hosts the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre were great to partner with and let us use their fantastic hall. We had special guests, Rocky Walker Band and the Edmonton Métis Dancers to bring traditional live entertainment to keep their toes tapping and hands clapping all throughout the night.

We wanted to share the excitement and finished creations from the recent 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮 event that we hosted last weekend! We had the pleasure of learning from the talented Rita Houle, who taught us the traditional art of making beautiful ribbon skirts. 

We couldn't have asked for a better location than the Eagle Point Golf Course, where Region 5 team members and Métis community members came together to learn and create memories. We're so proud of the beautiful work we created and can't wait to wear our new skirts on our future journeys.

We are thrilled to share with you some highlights from our Moccasin Workshop, which was facilitated last weekend by Jennifer Anderson. Our goal was to help the younger generation connect to their Indigenous Métis heritage through traditional beading and sewing techniques. 💙♾️

Over the course of two days, our youth participants poured their hearts and souls into their moccasins, and we are so proud of all the hard work that they put in! We are grateful to Jennifer for sharing her knowledge and expertise with us and making this workshop possible. 

Take a look at some of our favorite photos from this last month featured on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Click on the images below to View Larger and Read Captions on our social media.



The images below are each a different program, service, or support for all Métis citizens from the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA). Click on the images below to Learn More about each one.