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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Métis National Council President Calls for Indigenous Inclusion and Shared Economic Prosperity at Council of the Federation
HUNTSVILLE, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Métis National Council (MNC) President Victoria Pruden met with Premiers and other Regional and National Indigenous Leaders at the Council of the Federation meeting, where Premiers unanimously supported Indigenous inclusion in First Ministers Meetings (FMMs). President Pruden spoke alongside leaders of Indigenous organizations to advance Métis priorities on economic development. President Pruden noted that discussions about economic reconciliation and major projects directly affect the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for Indigenous representation at First Ministers' Meetings. "For true economic reconciliation to take place, Métis governments must be equal partners at the table," said President Pruden. "We need to move beyond a side meeting to nation-to-nation, government-to-government discussions with the Premiers." During the meeting, President Pruden provided key findings from the Status of the Métis Economy Report, released in June 2025. The report highlighted how Métis businesses generated over $25 billion in revenue in 2020, driven by strong labour force participation and growing educational attainment rates, particularly in the skilled trades. While celebrating these successes, she also addressed the persistent socio-economic gaps and the urgent need for targeted, distinctions-based measures to ensure equitable participation in major projects. President Pruden reiterated that free, prior, and informed consent and meaningful consultation are non-negotiable for advancing shared prosperity without undermining Métis rights, governance, or the environment. President Pruden looks forward to renewed partnerships between the Métis Nation and Canada's Premiers, working together to strengthen Indigenous economies, improve procurement opportunities, and advance a distinctions-based approach to economic resilience and reconciliation. Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada. Through national research and policy development, the MNC advocates to advance the rights and interests of Métis Governments, including the implementation of the Métis Nation's inherent right to self-determination and self-government. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with its Governing Members and other partners. SOURCE Métis National Council View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Métis National Council President Calls for Indigenous Inclusion and Shared Economic Prosperity at Council of the Federation
HUNTSVILLE, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Métis National Council (MNC) President Victoria Pruden met with Premiers and other Regional and National Indigenous Leaders at the Council of the Federation meeting, where Premiers unanimously supported Indigenous inclusion in First Ministers Meetings (FMMs). President Pruden spoke alongside leaders of Indigenous organizations to advance Métis priorities on economic development. President Pruden noted that discussions about economic reconciliation and major projects directly affect the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for Indigenous representation at First Ministers' Meetings. "For true economic reconciliation to take place, Métis governments must be equal partners at the table," said President Pruden. "We need to move beyond a side meeting to nation-to-nation, government-to-government discussions with the Premiers." During the meeting, President Pruden provided key findings from the Status of the Métis Economy Report, released in June 2025. The report highlighted how Métis businesses generated over $25 billion in revenue in 2020, driven by strong labour force participation and growing educational attainment rates, particularly in the skilled trades. While celebrating these successes, she also addressed the persistent socio-economic gaps and the urgent need for targeted, distinctions-based measures to ensure equitable participation in major projects. President Pruden reiterated that free, prior, and informed consent and meaningful consultation are non-negotiable for advancing shared prosperity without undermining Métis rights, governance, or the environment. President Pruden looks forward to renewed partnerships between the Métis Nation and Canada's Premiers, working together to strengthen Indigenous economies, improve procurement opportunities, and advance a distinctions-based approach to economic resilience and reconciliation. Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada. Through national research and policy development, the MNC advocates to advance the rights and interests of Métis Governments, including the implementation of the Métis Nation's inherent right to self-determination and self-government. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with its Governing Members and other partners. SOURCE Métis National Council View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Métis National Council President Calls for Indigenous Inclusion and Shared Economic Prosperity at Council of the Federation
HUNTSVILLE, ON, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Métis National Council (MNC) President Victoria Pruden met with Premiers and other Regional and National Indigenous Leaders at the Council of the Federation meeting, where Premiers unanimously supported Indigenous inclusion in First Ministers Meetings (FMMs). President Pruden spoke alongside leaders of Indigenous organizations to advance Métis priorities on economic development. President Pruden noted that discussions about economic reconciliation and major projects directly affect the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for Indigenous representation at First Ministers' Meetings. "For true economic reconciliation to take place, Métis governments must be equal partners at the table," said President Pruden. "We need to move beyond a side meeting to nation-to-nation, government-to-government discussions with the Premiers." During the meeting, President Pruden provided key findings from the Status of the Métis Economy Report, released in June 2025. The report highlighted how Métis businesses generated over $25 billion in revenue in 2020, driven by strong labour force participation and growing educational attainment rates, particularly in the skilled trades. While celebrating these successes, she also addressed the persistent socio-economic gaps and the urgent need for targeted, distinctions-based measures to ensure equitable participation in major projects. President Pruden reiterated that free, prior, and informed consent and meaningful consultation are non-negotiable for advancing shared prosperity without undermining Métis rights, governance, or the environment. President Pruden looks forward to renewed partnerships between the Métis Nation and Canada's Premiers, working together to strengthen Indigenous economies, improve procurement opportunities, and advance a distinctions-based approach to economic resilience and reconciliation. Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada. Through national research and policy development, the MNC advocates to advance the rights and interests of Métis Governments, including the implementation of the Métis Nation's inherent right to self-determination and self-government. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with its Governing Members and other partners.
CBC
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Métis National Council says meeting with premiers was collaborative, encouraging
Premiers and Indigenous leaders agreed Monday to pitch the prime minister on a first ministers' meeting that will involve First Nations, Inuit and Métis representation. National Métis Council President Victoria Pruden tells Power & Politics that she left the meetings feeling 'encouraged.'
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Métis National Council President meets with Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - President Victoria Pruden of the Métis National Council met with His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla late Monday afternoon. The relationship between the Métis Nation and the Crown is unique and enduring, deeply woven into the history of Canada. When meeting with His Majesty Monday late afternoon, President Pruden raised the importance of partnership in upholding the honour of the Crown and fulfilling the solemn promises made by the Crown to the Métis Nation; advancing Métis-led climate action, including ongoing collaboration through the Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network; revitalizing Métis languages; and rematriating Métis artifacts and artworks — all critical for advancing reconciliation. President Pruden and His Majesty discussed opportunities for further engagement and President Pruden extended a formal invitation to Their Majesties to visit the Métis Homeland to experience the rich culture, history, and traditions of the Métis Nation.
