Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Withdraws from Métis National Council Over Identity Concerns

The Saskatchewan group follows Manitoba's lead, citing issues with the Métis Nation of Ontario's citizenship registry.

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has officially withdrawn from the Métis National Council (MNC), citing concerns over the legitimacy of the Métis Nation of Ontario's (MNO) citizenship registry.
MN-S officials passed a unanimous resolution to break from the 41-year-old national organization, mirroring a similar move by the Manitoba Métis Federation in 2021.
The withdrawal stems from ongoing disputes about the recognition of certain Métis communities in Ontario, which some claim do not meet the historical criteria for Métis identity.
The decision raises questions about the future of the MNC, as its bylaws require participation from at least two of its founding members to hold meetings, a condition now unmet.
MN-S has also rescinded its support for federal legislation (Bill C-53) that would recognize various Métis governments, further complicating the political landscape for Métis self-governance in Canada.