Governance | Hay River Métis Local 51

Our Mission

Governance

Our Mission

At the forefront of Hay River Métis Local #51’s mission is ensuring the recognition, growth, and personal development of the Métis community who will collectively preserve their Métis heritage, Culture, Traditions, Rights, Land, and Resources by working towards supporting and enhancing the social, economic, spiritual, and cultural well- being of the community to achieve self-sufficiency. Providing assistance and resources to Métis individuals and families in the area is a central goal for the organization.

Our Vision

Our vision is of a vibrant and thriving Metis community where all members are empowered to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the collective success and prosperity of our heritage, culture, and history. We envision that all the Métis of Hay River will work in cooperation to achieve the recognition of the Métis peoples and the rights of the Métis people and that we will work towards advancing those rights through respect, honesty, and commitment.

Our Vision

Our Values

To foster a strong sense of Métis community and provide valuable business opportunities for the people in the region.
To guide the people towards empowerment, unity, and economic growth.
To uplift and support Métis individuals by creating a network of resources and opportunities for success.
To empower its members to thrive in entrepreneurship and contribute positively to the local economy.
To create a supportive environment that enables the Métis people to realize their full potential.

Our Mandates

Our Mandate

The mandate of the Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 is to:

1. Unite the Métis Status and Non-Status Indian People of the Hay River area.
2. Promote the pride and heritage of the Métis Status and Non-Status Indian People of the Hay River area.
3. Promote participation in local and territorial organizations.
4. Ensure all Métis Status and non-Status Indian people are aware of and assured access to their legal, social, and political rights.
5. Promote the culture of the Métis Status and Non-Status Indian people to emphasize their role in the history and development of the Northwest Territories.
6. Promote unity among all Indigenous People.
7. Promote participation of Métis Status and Non-Status people in all spheres of economic activity in the Northwest Territories.

Our Constitution

Hay River and Area Métis Local #51

Article 1

Hay River and Area Métis Local #51. Hereinafter called the ‘Society’.

Article 2

The objects of the Society are;

a) to unite the Métis people of the Hay River area;

b) To promote a pride and heritage among the Métis people of Hay River and area;

Board of Directors

Terry Camsell

President

Hollis Dimion

Vice President

Jo-Ann Jensen

Secretary Treasurer

Terry Courtoreille

Elder

Jack Jensen

Youth

Charlene Lafferty

Director

Leila Ross

Director

Mike Buhler

Director

Abbey Crook

Director

Organizational Structure

President

Secretary/Treasurer

Vice President

Executive Director

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