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Métis Push For Indigenous Rights Bill

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There are renewed calls for the federal government to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The Mtis National Council wants legislation implementing the Declaration passed this year.

There have been several unsuccessful attempts to get it through in the past.

The Council notes the Prime Minister made adopting the Declaration one of the Liberals’ priorities in the 2019 election.

The House of Commons doesn’t resume sitting until September 23rd.

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Metis Council Pleased With Prime Ministers Meeting

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The Vice-President of the Metis National Council says he’s satisfied with a federal commitment to support the Metis Nation and its communities in coping with with the Coronavirus emergency.

David Chartrand emerged from a teleconference with the Prime Minister in good spirits.

Chartrand says Justin Trudeau reassured him that $100-million for Indigenous peoples will be available to them and could be increased if needed.

He adds a guarantee was made to work with the Metis National Council on a comprehensive communication strategy emphasizing prevention measures.

Chartrand says he’s in sync with the Prime Minister’s message that we must all work in unity.