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
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
We are looking for Dene Suline Language Speakers
We are looking for Dene Suline Language Speakers to take part in various projects throughout 2023. Please refer to the advertisement below for more details.
We are looking for Cree Language Speakers
We are looking for Cree Language Speakers to take part in various projects throughout 2023. Please refer to the advertisement below for more details.
Updated list of the Community Board of Directors
Please find attached below the updated list of the current Board of Directors for Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, and Hay River. Updated on February 2nd,
Program Announcements
Hair Tie Workshop
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting a Hair Tie Workshop. This workshop is open to the public, though preference will
Medicine Monday
The NWT Métis Nation Healing & Wellness Program will be hosting Medicine Monday on March 13th, at 6:30pm. Medicine Monday will teach medicinal plant use
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
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
Call for Committee Volunteers – Bylaw Re-drafting
The Fort Smith Métis Council needs your help to update our current Bylaws and to introduce a new Bylaw Amendment implementing General Elections when selecting
Taltson Expansion Project Meeting
The Hay River Métis Government Council will be hosting a meeting on Monday, March 6th, 2023 regarding the Taltson Expansion Project. This meeting will take
Beaver Mitt Making Classes
The Hay River Métis Government Council will be offering Beaver Mitt making classes. These sewing classes will be on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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
Call for Committee Volunteers – Bylaw Re-drafting
The Fort Smith Métis Council needs your help to update our current Bylaws and to introduce a new Bylaw Amendment implementing General Elections when selecting
Taltson Expansion Project Meeting
The Hay River Métis Government Council will be hosting a meeting on Monday, March 6th, 2023 regarding the Taltson Expansion Project. This meeting will take
Beaver Mitt Making Classes
The Hay River Métis Government Council will be offering Beaver Mitt making classes. These sewing classes will be on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Upcoming Events
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
Upcoming back-to-back National Championships – Jullian Bowling
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation would like to acknowledge NWTMN beneficiary Jullian Bowling’s hard work and dedication to his sport, curling. Jullian will be skipping
