Fort Providence Métis Council
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The Fort Providence Métis Council is the representative organization for Métis people in and around Fort Providence in the Northwest Territories, advocating for their rights, culture, and local interests.
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Indigenous representative organization
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Métis organization ⓘ non-profit organization ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
Métis harvesting rights
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Métis land rights ⓘ Métis self-government ⓘ social and economic well-being of Métis people in the region ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure Métis participation in local decision-making
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protect Métis cultural heritage in the region ⓘ strengthen Métis identity in Fort Providence area ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Métis communities of the Dehcho region ⓘ |
| communityServed |
Métis residents of Fort Providence
ⓘ
Métis residents of nearby areas ⓘ |
| country | Canada ⓘ |
| ethnicGroupRepresented | Métis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnoCulturalIdentity | Métis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Indigenous rights advocacy
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community development ⓘ cultural preservation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
education and awareness of Métis culture
ⓘ
local governance issues affecting Métis people ⓘ participation in consultation processes with governments ⓘ |
| governanceModel | elected community leadership ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalType | community-based council ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| locatedInIndigenousTerritory | traditional territories used by Métis in the Dehcho region ⓘ |
| location | Fort Providence, Northwest Territories, Canada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatesInJurisdiction | Northwest Territories NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryRole | representation of Métis people in and around Fort Providence ⓘ |
| purpose |
advocacy for Métis rights
ⓘ
protection and promotion of Métis culture ⓘ representation of local Métis interests ⓘ |
| regionServed |
Fort Providence
NERFINISHED
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surrounding area of Fort Providence ⓘ |
| represents | Métis citizens in negotiations with government bodies ⓘ |
| representsInPolicyDiscussions |
Métis perspectives on environmental management
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Métis perspectives on regional resource development ⓘ |
| sector | Indigenous non-profit sector ⓘ |
| worksOn |
cultural programming for Métis community
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support services for Métis members ⓘ |
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