The Jig Is Up

Straight from the METIS Society's Unsettling 150 Camp, sitting around the campfire discussing Canada 150 and engagement in our communities and culture.

"We're at a point now where we can think about (self-governance),"  When did we stop thinking about it?  Oh and let's fly the MNA flag at Edmonton schools instead of the Metis flag.  Facepalm moments from one group of organizations to big moves by another, we cover all this and a few teasers about this coming weekend.

"We're at a point now where we can think about (self-governance),"  When did we stop thinking about it?  Oh and let's fly the MNA flag at Edmonton schools instead of the Metis flag.  Facepalm moments from one group of organizations to big moves by another, we cover all this and a few teasers about this coming weekend.

You want to fight for your Sec 35 rights?  Well watch out because the government has a new tool and it is Presidents of Metis organizations that will gladly testify against you.

You want to fight for your Sec 35 rights?  Well watch out because the government has a new tool and it is Presidents of Metis organizations that will gladly testify against you.

We throw down some opinions on appropriation and we also talk about some really cool upcoming events and things to watch for from the METIS Society.

We throw down some opinions on appropriation and we also talk about some really cool upcoming events and things to watch for from the METIS Society.

Awake, A dream from Standing Rock gets a review, we talk about the new Giigewigamig healing center and Indigenous school boards.  Oh and what's up with an independant review of Harvester memberships?

Awake, A dream from Standing Rock gets a review, we talk about the new Giigewigamig healing center and Indigenous school boards.  Oh and what's up with an independant review of Harvester memberships?

We breakdown the interview from our last podcast as well as what it is to be a Nation, Statehood, and people.  The importance of Elder knowledge and the importance of our relationship with First Nations.  We finish it all up talking about some of the challenges of maintaining a connection to culture in today's fast paced busy world.