Métis Nation–Saskatchewan History

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is a government that represents Métis citizens in Saskatchewan.
 
The Metis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) is the governing authority of MN-S, made up of the Presidents of Métis Locals and the Provincial Métis Council. The MNLA has the authority to enact legislation, regulations, rules and resolutions governing the affairs and conduct of the Métis in Saskatchewan.  The Métis are recognized in the 1982 Canadian Constitution “Section 35 (1) the existing Treaty and aboriginal rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed;” (2) In this Act, “aboriginal peoples of Canada” includes Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples.