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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

Senior Fuel Subsidy Program
The Senior Fuel Subsidy is a program that helps to offset the high cost of heating fuel for indigenous Metis

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

Mending Broken Hearts: Grief Workshop
Cofacilitated by Julie Lys & Julie Beaver. Guest presenter Colinda Laviolette will share her Gabor Mate Compassionate Inquiry skills and

NWTMN AGA Cultural Night
Please join us on Thursday, November 24th in Fort Smith for our Annual General Assembly Cultural Night. This event is

NWTMN meets with NWT Cabinet members
Today the Northwest Territory Métis Nation met with NWT Cabinet members to communicate our concerns and priorities. These discussions help

Aurora Research Institute: South Slave Summer Recap – Nov 2022
The Aurora College Research Institute has released their ‘Research in the South Slave Summer Recap‘ for 2022. Aurora Research Institute

New Housing Manager
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation is proud to announce that we have a new Housing Manager, Pat Burke. Pat brings

Indigenous Veterans Day
Please join us on November 8th at the Lakeview Cemetery in Yellowknife to celebrate and remember our Indigenous Veterans. It

Cree Immersion Circles
Facilitated by the NWT Métis Nation Languages Program in partnership with GNWT Education, Culture, and Employment. All sessions will run

Community Drum Circle
Join us at Uncle Gabe’s Friendship Center Gym in Fort Smith for a Community Drum Circle. Anyone is welcome, bring

Traditional Drum Making Workshop
Join us in Fort Smith for a Traditional Drum Making Workshop, lead by Elder Aline LaFlamme. November 11 – 13th,

Update: NWT Métis Nation Housing Program
Update on the Northwest Territory Métis Nation Housing Program. nwtmetisnation.ca/housing

NOTICE of Annual General Assembly
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Northwest Territories Métis Cultural Institute and South Slave Métis Economic Corporation Ltd. Annual General Assembly

3rd Annual Arctic and Northern Leadership Committee Meeting
Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners gathered in Yellowknife on Thursday, September 29th to discuss priorities and next steps in

(NWTCOL) NWT Council of Leaders Meeting
President Garry Bailey (NWT Métis Nation), President Allan Heron (Ft Smith Métis Council) and Jake Heron (Chief Negotiator) represented the

Congratulations to the Salt River First Nation recent election winners
On behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, President Garry Bailey would like to congratulate Salt River First Nation Chief,

Elders & Youth: Learning from the Land & Waters
On the Land Elders and Youth is a program with the intent on the study of Climate change and how

Share your Métis Success Stories
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation is very proud of our people and their achievements. As we look to expand our

Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter
Subscribe to receive our weekly Newsletter below. At the end of each week, you will receive an email containing Special

Fall 2022 Education and Training Funding
The final day to apply for Education and Training Funding for Fall 2022 is Friday, July 15th. Application forms are

REMINDER: Federal Indian Day School Claim
At 11:59 PM PST, July 13th 2022, the Federal Indian Day Schools Class Action Lawsuit McLean v Canada (Court File

Canada Day Office Closures
All offices will be closed for Canada Day long weekend, and will resume regular hours on Monday, July 4th. Wishing