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Notice of Annual General Assembly – 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the; – Northwest Territory Métis Nation,– Northwest Territories Métis Cultural Institute,– and South Slave Métis
CALL FOR VENDORS: 2026 Annual General Assembly
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation is seeking Métis, Indigenous, and Inuit local artists to set up during our 2026 Annual
CBC Listen Episode: Little has changed (2016 Daniels Decision)
The following is a live recording made available through CBC’s “The Trailbreaker with Shannon Scott” connected to ongoing discussions around
CBC News Article: 10 Years After the Daniels Decision
This article from CBC reflects on the impact of the 2016 Daniels decision, a landmark ruling that recognized Métis and
Senior Fuel Subsidy Program
The Senior Fuel Subsidy is a program that helps to offset the high cost of heating fuel for indigenous Metis
New Year Greetings & Announcement
As we welcome the New Year, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation extends warmest wishes for the year ahead. May this
Edmonton Open House & Dinner
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation warmly invites all beneficiaries residing in Edmonton and the surrounding area to attend our Open
New Healing & Wellness Office – Hay River
A new NWTMN Healing and Wellness office has opened up in Hay River as of November 13th, 2025. Located in
Community Engagement Sessions – October 2025
The NWTMN Registries Division invites you to share your voice at upcoming Community Engagement Sessions in Hay River, Fort Resolution
NOTICE of Annual General Assembly
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the; Will hold the 2025 Annual General Assemblies in Hay River, NT, at the Hay
2025 NWTMN Scholarship Applications are Open
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation leadership has established a scholarship program, for NWTMN members residing within the NWT, to support
Fuel Subsidy Program Announcement
The deadline to apply for the Senior Fuel Subsidy Program is March 15th, 2025. A one-time subsidy of up to
CONTINUED ATTENTION BY NWMTN TOWARDS RESOLVING UNFAIR CABIN TAXATION BY GNWT
The NWTMN continues to engage with GNWT to address the issue of cabin taxation. Most recently, we met with the
Resting Near Big Waters (RNBW) – Meet & Greet
The RNBW is a project being done by the NWT Métis Nation regarding the Residential Schools of Breynat Hall (Fort
NWTMN – Resting Near Big Waters Team
In an effort to find and honour lost children who did not make it home, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation
Meeting with the Prime Minister
Our meeting with the Prime Minister on October 11th was a long time coming. It was important for him to
Wildfire Evacuation Assistance Update
Payments for the wildfire evacuation assistance are being sent out as fast as we can. If you have sent in
Wildfire Evacuation Assistance
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation has received approval from the three Métis local governments (Fort Resolution Métis Government, Fort Smith
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Edmonton Membership Intake
NWT Métis Nation staff will be available to assist beneficiaries in completing their application forms and obtaining membership cards in
Scholarship Applications
Applications can be submitted via Email or dropped off at our offices in Fort Smith. Available to Registered Beneficiaries only.
New NWTMN Executives, Term 2022-2026
As selected at the Northwest Territory Métis Nation 2022 Annual General Assembly; we are pleased to announce that the following