Recent Announcement
New NWTMN Executive, Term 2022-2026
As selected at the Northwest Territory Métis Nation 2022 Annual General Assembly; we are pleased to announce that the following individuals have been selected to serve the 2022-2026 term as Executives of the Nation.
President Garry Bailey
Secretary-Treasurer Betty Villebrun
Vice President Paul Harrington.
Latest News
& Press Release
Health Legislation Consultation Meetings
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Indigenous Services Canada, and the North Slave Métis Alliance are working together on co-developing health legislations options. We are planning
Housing Program: Loan Amount Increase
The Home Purchase and Home Repair Programs provide opportunities to Northwest Territory Métis Nation Beneficiaries living in the NWT to become home owners or repair
Joint News Release: NWT Council of Leaders working together to implement UNDRIP
On Wednesday March 29th, 2023, after years in the making, the GNWT introduced an act that would implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights
Joint Press Release on Nagwichoonjik Water Summit
Delegates from the Dene Nation, Inuvialuit, and Northwest Territory Métis Nation met in Inuvik from March 13-17, 2023, attending the Dene Nation Nagwichoonjik Water Summit.
Mentor-Apprenticeship Program Application Assistance
The Mentor-Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a way of learning an Indigenous language where a fluent speaker of the language (a mentor) teaches a committed language
Calling all Indigenous Artists & Crafters
We are looking for Indigenous Artists to take part in various projects throughout 2023 by beading, crafting, painting, and drawing with various mediums. Please refer
Program Announcements
Full Moon Ceremony – June 6th
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting a Full Moon Ceremony at Mabel’s – 183 McDougal Road, Fort Smith, NT.This event
Finger Weaving Workshop – May 30th
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting a Finger Weaving Workshop at Mabel’s – 183 McDougal Road, Fort Smith, NT.This event
Medicine Monday – June 5th
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Medicine Monday at Mabel’s – 183 McDougal Road, Fort Smith, NT. This event will
Drum Circle in Fort Smith
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting a Drum Circle. This event is open to the public, everyone is welcome to
Orange Shirt Day Design Contest
CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS The Northwest Territory Métis Nation Language Program is hosting an ‘Orange Shirt Day’ T-Shirt Design contest. This is your chance
Register as a Beneficiary
In December 2016, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation (NWTMN) Leadership directed Administration to prepare for a final round of registration to identify eligible Métis Citizens who can become beneficiaries of the NWTMN Land Claim. The goal is to have a list of Métis Citizens who possess a birthright that enables them to participate and benefit in all aspects of the NWTMN Land Claim.
Latest Community News
Nēhiyawēwin Immersion Circles
The Fort Smith Métis Council will be holding Nēhiyawēwin Immersion Circles at the Roaring Rapids Hall. The Immersion Circles will be starting on Wednesday, May
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Hay River residents are invited to sign up for a Suicide Prevention Workshop from May 22 – 27, hosted at the Hay River Métis Government
Temporary Daycare Closures
PLEASE BE ADVISED the Fort Smith Métis Council has decided to temporarily close our Daycare for the remainder of April 14th due to concerns over
Help us to rename our buildings
The Fort Smith Métis Council seeks to rename several of our buildings in honour of our Metis Elders. We invite interested parties to submit their
Nēhiyawēwin Immersion Circles
The Fort Smith Métis Council will be holding Nēhiyawēwin Immersion Circles at the Roaring Rapids Hall. The Immersion Circles will be starting on Wednesday, May
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Hay River residents are invited to sign up for a Suicide Prevention Workshop from May 22 – 27, hosted at the Hay River Métis Government
Temporary Daycare Closures
PLEASE BE ADVISED the Fort Smith Métis Council has decided to temporarily close our Daycare for the remainder of April 14th due to concerns over
Help us to rename our buildings
The Fort Smith Métis Council seeks to rename several of our buildings in honour of our Metis Elders. We invite interested parties to submit their
Upcoming Events
From Qualifier to Medalist at the 2022 BC Winter Games – Alaira Edwards
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation would like to congratulate beneficiary Alaira Edwards on her amazing achievement at the 2022 BC Winter Games (Which took place
Apprentice to Red Seal Interprovincial Mechanic – Tanner Mandeville
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation would like to congratulate beneficiary Tanner Mandeville on the acquisition of his Journeyman and Red Seal Interprovincial Ticket as a
