 Courtesy Posting requested by MCNS: Michel Callihoo Nation Society 1st Engagement Session LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED DETAILED AGENDA TO FOLLOW ZOOM INVITE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON JUNE 10, 2023 9AM - 5PM MT CHATEAU LOUIS CONFERENCE CENTRE 11727 KINGSWAY AVENUE NW EDMONTON AB T5G 3A1 Please join Michel Callihoo Nation Society (MCNS) for a community outreach and information session regarding the exploratory discussions underway with Canada to advance MCNS’ request for band recognition. Descendants of the former Michel Band or individuals registered on the 838 Alberta General List are encouraged to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their views on Bill C-38 and to connect with MCNS leadership and community members at large. Please email: [email protected] Toll-free reservations at Chateau Louis Hotel 1-800-661-9843 michelcallihoonationsociety.com 
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:The minutes from last year's AGM on September 14, 2019 in Villeneuve: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Villeneuve, Alberta Meeting package: michel_first_nation_agm_package_combo_2019.docx Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Saturday, September 14, 2019 Villeneuve Hall Registration 9:30am - Meeting 10:30am michel_first_nation_2019_agm_notice_aug_24.pdf In order to address sex-based inequalities in Indian registration, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) will be hosting a meeting with Michel First Nation on January 27.
CIRNAC have scheduled to meet with Michel First Nation on January 27 to share information on band membership and to inform non-status members (descendants) on the requirements and process of applying for Indian Status. We do not have a place or a time of day when this meeting will take place, and will pass this on when this information becomes available. All are welcome. More background: In August of 2015 a decision was rendered in the Descheneaux case by the Superior Court of Quebec which declared provisions of the Indian Act inoperative because they unjustifiably violated equality rights by perpetuating sex-based inequalities for Indian registration between descendants of the male and female lines. This decision also brought to light the long standing and unaddressed broader issues relating to Indian registration, band membership and First Nations Citizenship. Legislative changes were introduced in 2016 under Bill C-3 and came into force on Dec 22, 2017. This act also requires that Canada consult broadly on issues around Indian registration, band membership and First Nations Citizenship. As part of the government’s commitment to develop a collaborative process on these issues relating to BillC-3, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) sought input from First Nations and Indigenous groups to co-design the consultations under the collaborative process from Oct. 2017 to March 2018. As a result of this information gathering CIRNAC is hosting community meetings to inform First Nations Groups on the processes relating to Indian registration, band membership and First Nations Citizenship. A more comprehensive report is available on the web at Collaborative Process on Indian Registration or Band Membership and First Nation Citizenship All four groups including Michel First Nation have accepted mediation and we have been contacted by the mediator to establish dates on which to meet with him. Each individual group would then meet with the mediator privately in early December. This would be an introductory meeting to get to know each other and we would present to him the goals and objectives we wish to achieve through mediation.
We would then meet collectively with the mediator in mid-December. At this time, this is all the information we have, as each group's goals and objectives are confidential. More information will be made available after our collective meetings. The Michel AGM will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Muir Lake Hall Registration starts at 9:30am Meeting starts at 10:30am See you there!
Summary minutesNegotiations
Our negotiation proposal with INAC is stalled because they will not deal with multiple groups who say that they represent the same group of people. While Chief Gil is still in continued phone contact with INAC. Chief and Council will produce a document which outlines the history of Michel's Chief and Council, and our activities as an Aboriginal Collective. This will be forwarded to INAC with a deadline for them to respond. Membership We need to firm up our membership lists with accurate information. Please send to [email protected]:
Council passed a motion to investigate grants or funding to help with membership and communication costs so we can stay better connected. Genealogy Proving lineage is important; so send family trees, your own family group (mom, dad, kids) and other genealogy to [email protected]. Upcoming meetings We have had 11 meetings so far this year as Council, with one more planned in December. Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Villeneuve Hall. Registration 9:30am Meeting 10:30am  |
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