http://local845.ca Members of the Metis Nation of Alberta, Rocky Mountain House, AB Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:36:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en            METIS LOCAL 845 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING       Saturday Oct 4 2008 at 3:30pm            Potluck Supper to follow            (Bison roast provided, bring salads, deserts)                         Families & Children welcome Rocky Native Friendship Centre4917 52 Street, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta For more information, phone Warren at 403-846-3750 http://local845.ca/annual-meeting-of-metis-local-845/ Its time to upgrade your MNA cards,Search for Metis ancestryMETIS NATION OF ALBERTA MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOPSaturday Oct 4/2008  noon-3:30 PMBring your geneology, scrip,  records, Birth certificates etcPhotos can be taken onsite                             Membership & Registries & PhotosGeneology AssistanceSponsored by Metis Local 845Rocky Native Friendship Centre4917 52 Street, Rocky Mountain House, AlbertaFor more information, phone Warren ... http://local845.ca/membership-registry-workshop/ The Metis people of Region 3 have placed their confidence in me, and I will work respectably and with the knowledge, that decisions need to be made, that acknowledge the wellbeing of each individual Metis in Region 3 and in the Metis Nation of Alberta. As I campaigned, I was aware ... http://local845.ca/message-from-bev-weber-region-3-vice-president/ This was posted on the Metis Nation of Alberta Website on September 3rd. Congratulations to the Successful Candidates   Official Announcement and Letter from President Poitras http://local845.ca/metis-nation-2008-election/ Candidates for all Regions Click the link above to see official list of Candidates Whatever your choice, be sure to exercise your democratic right to choose your leaders... http://local845.ca/candidates-for-metis-nation-of-alberta-election/ For Further Information, Please contact the Chief Electoral Office at 1 800 252 7553. These are the polls for the Metis Nation of ALberta Election in Region 3.  It is very important to get out and VOTE!   Please note there is an Advance poll in Calgary  For further information please contact the Chief Electoral ... http://local845.ca/election-polls-region-3/ Join us for the Official Ceremony, renaming the campground at Stettler. Here is an article that was in the Paper in Stettler Article in the Stettler Independant http://www.flickr.com/photos/28274843@N04/show/with/2762148703/ Click link above for Slideshow of Renaming Celebration, Putting up Cross at Tail Creek Cemetary, and others. Click above to read a newspaper article, Click back on your browser ... http://local845.ca/renaming-ceremony-content-bridge-campground-to-tail-creek-aug-30/ A great celebration and gathering upcoming on the August long weekend. Click the link below for line up of events and weekend activities Hivernant Information http://local845.ca/hivernant-rendezvous-big-valley-alberta/ Content Bridge Tail Creek, Buffalo Lake to Big Valley Poster Click here for more info...and the schedule Schedule and Contact info http://local845.ca/wagon-cart-trek/ July 7, 2008    The Region 3 Métis Nation of Alberta will be hosting the Youth and Elders Conference on August 7th through to the 10th of 2008, at The Capri Hotel in Red Deer. (3310-50th Ave)   Region 3 will cover all conference costs, registration, rooms and meals for youth and elders wishing ... http://local845.ca/youth-elders-conference-assembly-weekend/ The AGA for the Metis Nation of Alberta is set for August 7-10th and will be held at the Capri Hotel.  Local 84 of Red Deer are the hosts...more info coming soon poster-for-assembly.pdf http://local845.ca/annual-general-assembly-to-be-in-red-deer/ It was a beautiful day and a wonderful celebration at the Historic Site, as the local community and visitors shared birthday cake, sunshine, and were treated to a performance of Local 845's own young dance troupe. First was the Red River jig... Then Circle of Eight, Then a little free jigging, with fancy ... http://local845.ca/rocky-metis-dancers-perform-on-canada-day/ Media Advisory June 9, 2008 - On June 15 Alberta Metis will gather in the historic Cypress Hills to prepare for 'Hunt for Justice' http://local845.ca/cypress-hills-hunt-for-justice-gathering/ memo-to-mna-members-harvesting-may-2008.pdf May 27, 2008 - The MNA continues to actively defend all of our harvesters who have been charged by the Alberta Government, while following our MNA Harvesting Policy http://local845.ca/update-on-metis-nation%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98hunt-for-justice%e2%80%99/ This is the registration and booking form for TeePee Camping.  Please print, fill in and fax to 403-844-4628 or phone 844-4628 and leave a message.  A form can be faxed to you, or we can take your info by phone.  An additional phone number for bookings after July 11th is ... http://local845.ca/teepee-camping/ Notice of Meeting click here for more info! Please join us at the Metis Local Office, for a Regular Meeting, have some Bannock & Tea, catch up on the news. Need information?  Bring your questions... http://local845.ca/regular-meeting-metis-local-845-june-1st08/ Fiddle Camp, Jigging, “History in the Hills” Click above link to read the brochure! Teepee camping offered! http://local845.ca/history-in-the-hills-june-10-14th-medicine-hat/ “The Alberta Court validated what our own Métis self-government institution, the MNA Judiciary Council, correctly confirmed back in December 2007. Namely, Métis leaders are elected to serve the interests of the Métis people, not their own self interest,” said President Poitras. MNA Press RELEASE “It is now time that all members of ... http://local845.ca/boucher-mna-judiciary-council-decision-upheld-by-courts/ Congratulations to all of those who were honored with an award for their hard work...      Region 3 Awards Calgary, AB (April 23, 2008) - Métis business leaders from Southern Alberta were honoured for their contributions and recognized for their efforts to improve the Alberta economy last Friday evening at the Entrepreneurial ... http://local845.ca/metis-nation-region-3-entreprenurial-awards-banquet/ This is from the Presentation given at the Calgary & Edmonton meetings regarding Consultation.  The lawyers representing the MNA Harvesting legal position, were present, and have urged a letter writing campaign to our MLA's.   Ontario and Saskatchewan's Provincial Governments have honored the Metis right to gather, and harvest...One letter each???  ... http://local845.ca/metis-rights-and-the-duty-to-consult-and-accomodate/