Apr 04
Hello there
The seeking of information indicates the need of the Metis is Alberta to increase awareness. It is my hope that transparency, and understanding will generate a new beginning…A ” Sunrise”, an awakening of the People.
Lets all work together, grassroots up, get involved, be informed, participate, vote and be Positive.
As with any organization, there are areas which need improvement and communication is among them.
I welcome respectful discussion of any posts you read here.
Members of Local 845 have acted within our rights as Metis citizens. Minutes and the background documents with regard to the Special Meeting are posted to the right. Under categories, Special Meeting…
April 5th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Hi Bev,
Hope you don’t mind but we’be taken the
liberty of posting your excellent letter
on our Blog.
Regards,
Clare Pieuk
April 5th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Thanks for the backgrounder. I wish someone was doing this in Edmonton. I will keep watching Local 845 for information. I just want to know what is going on and I don’t like being viewed as in someone’s camp because I question things. I still have major problems with the registry, but I will work dilligently to make everyone understand that there are many researcherss who consider the definition as it is being interpreted to be too narrow.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Clare, I will be posting a picture that was taken at the signing of our Agreement with Parks Canada to deliver the Metis Interpretive Program at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, and yes I will be in it.
As Chair for Local 845, I must acknowledge the support of my Board of Directors, and the wisdom of our Elder in the journey of Local 845 to self sufficiency, as we continue our mission to inform Metis and connect them to the services they need.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Hello Sandy,
Thanks for checking things out. Please direct others who want information to the Local site. Did you check out the Geneology page? We could be Kin, my mother is a MacDonald. Then again, aren’t we “all my relations”
Past president and Local Elder Dee Johnston took the training for Membership, processed over 100 memberships successfully, and we at the Local level assist potential members to research their roots. You can add a link to RSS feeds so you recieve any updates, published comments, etc from our site!
April 6th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I thought your little local was part of a Greater METIS NATION of Alberta, with respect to your Elected Regional President?
“…Local 845 to self sufficiency…,” Is your Regional Resident backing your letters that represent your region’s people? If so Can you make official your statements and claims, via your Regional incumbent president? I would like to see an Official Press release from him/ her. Last I knew your name “Bev Weber” Was not on the Voting ballot from last election.
If you were soo “true to the MNA” you would respect the Elected officials ability to release news out of their regions.
You cannot stand alone, as you are a group with in a Regional group.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Local 845 is part of the Metis Nation of Alberta. The Locals in Region 3 who held these meetings did so independently, and the results have been submitted to our Regional President and Regional Council of which the Local Presidents as members. As the President of a Local, an elected position in our Nation, our meetings are held within the guidelines of the Metis Nation of Alberta Bylaws. What I refer to as “self sufficiency” means the need for support for Locals with regard to Administration. Many Locals hold fundraisers, work bingos and casinos in order to keep alive. The needs and seeking of information of Metis Citizens at grassroots levels would be better responded to if a Standard of service could be established for locals across Alberta. The following is a press release distributed by the President of Region 3, re the actions of Mr Chodzicki. Métis Nation of AB Region 3
Public Announcement August 27/2007
I as Métis Nation Region 3 President, with direction and 100% support from my regional council wish to announce that we did not nor do we support the letter that Vice President Joe chodzicki wrote on August 7, 2007 requesting the Resignation ofMNA president Audrey Poitras.
President Poitras has always put the Métis People and the Métis Nation of Alberta first when making decisions on both the provincial and national level. She is respected by both the Federal and Provincial governments, and
over her 11 years as President has made the MNA a well recognized, accountable and respected organization.
It is regretful that Mr. Chodzicki feels he can arbitrarily write a letter using our Region’s letterhead and name without the support of myself, or our Local leaders. This is particularly unfortunate because at least one media outlet has already reported that his views are in fact the views of our Region.
A meeting of our Regional Council was held to address this issue,and it is with their 100% support and direction that I make this announcement
Marlene Lanz
To view document click here http://local845.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/publicannouncement6.doc
May 4th, 2008 at 10:20 am
i love your website n sorry i didn’t comment sooner.In the short time that i had have the pleasure of knowing you, your motivation and committment to your values and beliefs inspire all, who work hard at living their dreams and goals. keep up the good work, your doing a fab job.
June 29th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Nice website!!
August 11th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I’m so pleased that I have found this site.I’m fairly new to the area and have not yet been able to get involved with any Local yet. Tommorrow I’m taking my children out to Content Bridge and was pleased to see that is is being reconized as a Metis settlement area. I’m living so close and just heard about the renaming ceremony. Can’t wait to get there. any one have any idea’s on a first step I can take to get involved, please post. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a michif language workshop in Red Deer last year which was nice as I had been able to attend two others in B.C.