Membership

Métis means a person who self-identifies as Métis, is of historic Métis Nation ancestry, is distinct from other Aboriginal peoples and is accepted by the Métis Nation.

The Members of the local may include Métis citizens from the surrounding areas of Regina within a radius of 25 km that do not have locals in their home vicinity.

The Regina Riel Métis Council # 34 shall determine citizenship based on criteria developed by the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan. A ‘Membership Council’ shall enforce the membership process and accept and review membership application. The ‘Membership Council’ shall be comprised of members of the Riel Métis Council # 34 Membership sub-committee, in addition to one community member and two Métis Elders.

Membership has its benefits!

Why become a member?

  • To gather with, support, learn from, and engage with other Métis people in Regina.
  • To have your Métis identity formally recognized by educational/governmental and funding organizations
  • To learn about Métis heritage
  • To access information regarding the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Citizens Registry
  • To gain access to genealogical resources
  • To keep aware of Métis events and happenings in and around Regina
  • To help build a unified and strong Métis presence in Regina

RRMC  # 34 Membership Forms

To become a member of the Regina Riel Metis Council # 34 you must complete and submit both the membership application form as well as the family tree geneology form. The forms are then approved by our membership commitee and then you are notified in the mail. Please allow ample time for the processing of your application. If you have any questions refer to the RRMC procedures for application document below or contact us. You may submit your application online.

*note: membership with the Regina Riel Metis Council does not preclude membership on the Provincial MNS Registry.

PDF: RRMC Application Form & Family Tree

Online form: RRMC Application form & Family Tree

PDF: RRMC Procedures for application

 

Thank You for your application!

You can also contact us at membership@rielmetiscouncil.ca

MNS Registry Form

As the rights of the Métis are recognized in the courts and by governments across the homeland, the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan, along with the other governing member organizations, are attempting to clarify the identity of the citizens within the Métis Nation and identify those individuals who would be allowed to access any rights or privileges as part of the Métis Nation. While there has long been an informal understanding within the Métis Nation of who its citizens are, the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan is formalizing the registry of its citizenship, a process laid out in the Citizenship Act. In this effort, a Citizenship Application Form and Citizenship Card have been designed for citizens of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan.

News and Events

Governance

RRMC # 34 strives for transparent and accountable governance. We meet these goals through strict adherence to our terms of reference, our ethical policy and our by-laws. Click here to see our by-laws. Click here to see the last AGM minutes. Click here to see the President's Message.

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have a special talent or skill? The RRMC # 34 is always looking for volunteers for upcoming events. If you are willing to help out contact us by emailing the president at: president@rielmetiscouncil.ca

We look forward to working with you.

In the News

Supreme Court ruling: article

A tribute to Harry Daniels, who fought for Metis unclisiong:  article