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  • January 27, 2025 2:03 PM | Anonymous

    Otipemisiwak Métis Government 

    Buffalo Hunt in Banff National Park.


    From Left to Right: Citizens' Representative, Grant Lacombe; District Captain, Amber Boyd; Amy Dunlop; Trevor Pambrun; Marvin Goodon; Harvesting Manager, Craig LeTendre; District Councillor, Donavan Taylor; Joel Gamache; Tim Taylor; Bernie Ouellette; District Councillor, Adrian Pruden; and Nikki Jackman.


    Otipemisiwak News Release:

    OMG - BuffaloHunt-PressRelease-012425.pdf


    Parks Canada News Release:

    https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/01/the-indigenous-advisory-circle-iac-for-banff-national-park-completes-ceremonial-bison-harvest-for-2024.html

  • December 20, 2024 5:24 PM | Anonymous

    District Council was excited to see so many colourful pages submitted to this year's Métis Week colouring contest for kids. It was SO hard to decide. 

    Here are this year's winners:

    Age group 0-3: Asher Taylor


    Age Group 4-9: Gregory Stephens


    Age Group 10 -12: Rosalee Manning


    Congratulations to all our winners! Your prizes are on the way. 


  • October 19, 2024 5:33 PM | Anonymous

    For more information on the Rocky View Métis Elections happening right now in our district, please visit the Elections website at: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/mna/pages/126/attachments/original/1727994364/Public_Notice-4-Rocky_View-2024.10.03.pdf?1727994364

    DISTRICT COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES– 4 positions

    •Alana Newton

    • Adrian Pruden

    • Jamie Rozema-Stinson

    • Donavan Taylor

    • Lyndsey Tran

    • Trevor Ward


    VOTING DETAILS IN-PERSON VOTING
    There will be 3 Poll locations in the following communities:

    (November 3, 4 and 5, 2024) • Airdrie – Best Western - 513 Gateway Rd NE  Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm

    (November 5, 2024) • Okotoks - Best Western Plus - 100 Southbank Road, Okotoks, AB, Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm

    (November 5, 2024) • Cochrane – Cochrane Lions Club and Events Centre - 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, AB, Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm


    MAIL-IN BALLOTS

    Mail in ballots went out on October 8th to each citizen eligible to vote. If you haven't received your ballot, please contact the Chief Electoral office at:  Elections@metis.org or call 1-877-576-4250


    *For more information on the Métis Nation of Alberta elections visit the MNA: Office of the Chief Electoral Office website at: https://www.metiselectionsab.com/


    Meet your District Council Candidates! 

    Join our Zoom call and get to know the candidates running for our District Council. 

    Date: Friday, Oct 25

    Time: 7:00 PM

    Registration:

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-district-council-candidates-for-rocky-view-metis-district-tickets-1045014645937


  • April 11, 2024 2:24 PM | Anonymous


    A NEW Sign at the Banff East Gate!

    "Miyoonakishkatook" meaining welcome in a good way in Heritage Michif is now displayed at the East Gate when you enter into Banff National Park. 

    See full article in the Rocky Mountain Outlook here.

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