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Fort McKay Métis Nation

Fort McKay Métis are members of the Fort McKay community which is located 60 kilometers north of Fort McMurray. The growing and diverse membership is represented by Fort McKay Métis Community, a not-for-profit society incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act. Located in the heart of the Oilsands, the community has faced unprecedented change over the last 30 years. This change has brought both opportunities and challenges; but, by following the Elder's traditional teachings and committing to grassroots development, the community is facing their challenges head on while taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them.

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Position Paper

In February 2020 the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN) was the first Métis community to “credibly assert” its Métis Aboriginal rights under the process outlined by the Government of Alberta. In so doing, it joined the Alberta Métis Settlement’s General Council as the only Métis organizations authorized to negotiate with the Crown in the province and for which consultation may be legally required. The decision was lauded by many in the Métis community who are also seeking to be recognized, and criticized by others who have a different conceptualization about who should represent Métis community rights. This paper is meant to share FMMN’s experience, providing their position on what they believe effective Crown consultation will look like moving forward and asserting that this recognition is a first step toward becoming a selfgoverning Métis Nation.

We have taken great steps to help our people during the pandemic, and we will continue to assist our people and hold up the Fort McKay Métis Nation.

- President - Ron Quintal

In the course of endeavoring to gain a better understanding of the community’s key priorities and seek opportunities to lend support, it became apparent that McKay Métis would benefit immensely in undertaking a strategic planning session to better define community priorities and needs, both in the immediate future and strategic planning session to better define community priorities and needs, both in the immediate future and long-term. The Fort McKay Métis undertook a community strategic planning session on April 29-30, 2010. The planning session was immensely successful in identifying and prioritizing the McKay Métis community’s key priorities and developing a plan to achieve the goals that were set. Time was spent building cohesion among participants and clarifying the community’s vision. The planning session and resulting report provide the community and leadership with the tools, skill sets and support required to embark upon the journey of building strong, culturally vibrant, and most importantly, sustainable and autonomous community.

Community strategic planning is an on-going process; the strategic planning document is a living document and the goals and objectives identified are continually evolving as the community grows and changes. We invite you to become familiar with the goals and objectives identified by the community and join us in building a strong, healthy and vibrant community!

Leading By Example

Leveraging Success

Caring for community

Teck

During the summer of 2009, McKay Métis Nation leadership undertook discussions with Teck Resources Limited (Teck) and SilverBirch Energy Corporation (SilverBirch) regarding capacity and support for the McKay Metis in achieving the community’s key priorities. Following these meetings, Teck and SilverBirch offered in-kind support to the McKay Metis in pursuing financial and other resources for the community to begin working toward achieving their goals.

LEADERS, COMMUNITY UNITE

By: MCKAY METIS MESSENGER

June, 2012

First impressions when driving into Fort McKay are much greater with a revamped and dynamic welcome sign erected at the entrance of the town. FMMN administration installed a beautiful...

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METIS GET NEW BRIDGE

By: MCKAY METIS MESSENGER

May, 2012

Fort McKay is finally getting a new bridge. After much work between the Fort McKay Metis and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our most important piece of infrastructure .…

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LIFTED FROM THE ASHES

By: MCKAY METIS MESSENGER

March, 2012

Ron Quintal has served the Fort McKay Métis as president after leaving a mining job in the oilsands. With no previous background in political life, Quintal has led the Fort…

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FIRST ANNUAL ROD HYDE

By: MCKAY METIS MESSENGER

January, 2012

The very first hockey tourna ment in the new Fort McKay Hockey Arena had the perfect name; The Rod Hyde First An nual Hockey Tournament...

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