The Jig Is Up

Whereas the MNAA has a bunch of new "Special Resolutions", therefore be it resolved that we take it upon ourselves to break them down.  Also, get entered for a free Métis flags!

We talk about the MMF refusal to sign an Indigenous Accord with the City of Winnipeg, Métis in Manitoba identify as Canadians more than they do as Métis according to a recent poll, and how to win a free Métis flag.

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. 

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.

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.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Robert Falcon Ouellette, MP.  We chat about everything from childhood in Calgary to what is going on in the government and what he is working on that we can expect to see soon.

We start off talking about Senator Lynn Beyak and the terrible things she has said.  We also spend quite some time on the long term affects of isolating and refusing to recognize Eastern Metis and what that will mean for the following 7 generations.