Keeping the Métis Nation Informed

(June 3, 2026) The former President of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) who was removed on April 9th incurred more than $15,000 in travel and accommodation expenses in just three months between January and March this year. How does this happen? Walter Mineault was removed from his position in April by the MNBC Board of Directors for what they said was “breaching his fiduciary duty to MNBC and Métis Citizens” and now, based on an analysis of an MNBC Board and CEO expense

(May 10, 2026) An Ontario Superior Court Justice has awarded legal costs of $11.8 million to Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand (and MMF), former MNC President Clem Chartier and others for defending themselves against a lawsuit initiated by the Métis National Council (MNC). MNC will have to pay the costs. The lawsuit was dismissed by the Justice last November and MNC is seeking to appeal that November decision. The original legal action was filed in January

(April 19, 2026) Former MNBC President Walter Mineault was finally removed by the MNBC Board of Directors on April 9th for “breaching his fiduciary duty to MNBC and Métis Citizens” but a number of questions still remain for the other 11 members of the Board. Why did it take so long to get rid of Mineault? He was suspended back in August by the Executive Committee, and then reinstated on December 18th through a motion moved by Region 3 Director Dean Gladue, the Board then re

(April 10, 2026) The Board of Directors of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has removed President Walter Mineault for “breaching his fiduciary duty to MNBC and Métis Citizens”. In announcing the decision yesterday the Board said, “We reached this decision after careful consideration of an independent review into President Mineault’s conduct, and advice and counsel given to us by our Métis Nation Governing Assembly”. The Board also included an independent assessment from