Métis National Council

The Métis National Council is pleased to release its Labour Productivity Report, developed in partnership with Big River Analytics. The report highlights the important role that addressing structural barriers and investing in Métis-led solutions can play in strengthening both the Métis economy and Canada's broader economic future. It examines key factors impacting productivity, including education, access to capital, and economic development capacity, while identifying opportunities to support Métis workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

The report finds that closing the Métis productivity gap represents a major opportunity for Canada. Since 2015, this gap has represented an estimated $128.1 billion in unrealized GDP. Advancing Métis economic prosperity is a high-yield path to national growth and a critical step toward economic reconciliation.

You can read the report here:https://www.metisnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meetis-Labour-Productivity-Report-February-2026.pdf

Today, MNC welcomed Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to the MNC office, accompanied by Mr. Steven Mitchell, Chief of Staff, Ms. Tiffany Richards, Assistant Director, Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health, Dr. Chelsea Gabel, Scientific Director of the Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (virtually), and Ms. Robyn Sabourin, Associate Scientific Director of the Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health(virtually), for important discussions on advancing Métis health research and data priorities. Conversations focused on creating greater opportunities for distinctions-based and Métis-specific research funding that supports self-determination and strengthens Métis-governed research systems. Everyone was accompanied by grandmother Kathy who helped guide the day with her wisdom.

These discussions represent meaningful steps toward advancing equitable, Métis-led health solutions for our communities and future generations.

On May 25, 2026, the Métis National Council formalized and strengthened an important partnership to advance Métis-led health priorities across the Homeland.

President Victoria Pruden was joined by Dr. Craig Earle, CEO of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), at the MNC office to sign a Partnership Agreement that reflects a shared commitment to improving cancer prevention, care, research, and outcomes for Métis citizens through culturally grounded and self-determined approaches.

Also in attendance were Andrea Reed, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Joshua Tobias, Manager of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy, both in person, while Talia Pfefferle, Director of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy, Susie Hooper, Métis Advisor, and Melissa Satira, Program Manager of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy, joined virtually.

Building on more than 16 years of collaboration, this partnership supports ongoing efforts to better understand the cancer landscape across the Métis Nation, address barriers to care, and advance Métis-led cancer strategies and research in meaningful ways that support our communities.

May 21 is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a time to celebrate the richness of cultures and the essential role of dialogue in building a more inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable world.

The Métis Nation reflects the strength found in cultural diversity. Our distinct identity, rooted in a shared history and a blending of cultures, continues to shape vibrant communities grounded in language, tradition, and connection to one another.

Today is a reminder that cultural diversity is not only something to celebrate, but something to actively support. Through dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding, we can build stronger relationships across communities and create opportunities for all to thrive.

As we look to the future, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing distinctions-based approaches that honour Métis voices, knowledge, and governance, while contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious society for everyone.

Let us take this opportunity to learn from one another, celebrate the diversity that strengthens us, and continue working together toward a more connected and respectful world.

President Victoria Pruden appeared today before the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights to provide witness testimony on Bill C-9, proposed legislation to strengthen Canada’s response to hate propaganda, hate crimes, and access to religious and cultural spaces.

President Pruden highlighted key Métis Nation considerations, including the need to better protect Métis cultural spaces and ensure legislation reflects Métis rights, governance, and lived realities. Significant discussion also focused on the urgent harms of residential school denialism and the importance of confronting hate in all its forms.

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International Day of Families was established in 1993 and was created with the intention to highlight the importance of families in communities, and to promote awareness of issues such as healthcare, education, violence, discrimination, and gender inequality that affect families globally.

For generations, Métis families have been the foundation of our culture, passing down traditions, language, and knowledge that sustain our communities.

On International Day of Families 2026, we advocate for family-first policies that reflect the Métis National Council's ongoing efforts; policies that protect our rights, support economic self-determination, and ensure a sustainable future for Métis families:

Early Learning and Child Care: Implementing culturally relevant programs to ensure Métis children receive quality education rooted in our heritage.

Health and Wellness: Developing strategies to improve access to healthcare services, addressing the unique needs of Métis families.

Cultural and Language Preservation: Revitalizing and promoting the Michif language and Métis cultural practices to strengthen our identity.

Education and Employment: Co-developing post-secondary education strategies to provide better opportunities for Métis students and close socio-economic gaps.

Sustainable development begins with empowering our families. Today, we honour our ancestors, celebrate our present, and build a brighter future for the generations to come.

Strong families. Strong Métis Nation. Strong future.