What are Clem and David Doing Today?

http://www.metisnation.ca

Now it is interesting .. I did some checking and I understand that the other Board of Governors are out of the loop. This was a thirty (30) minute interview with the Minister. We also notice that there is no mention on the Government of Canada websites about the meeting. Although there was a significant announcement today about the new Health program for First Nations and Inuit Youth – “Health Canada and NAHO Launch Innovative Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Web Site"

http://news.gc.ca/web/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=390909&categoryid=1&category=News+Releases

We would like to hope that the meeting is truly a move towards a better future....

“OTTAWA (April 8) – Métis National Council President Clément Chartier says he is encouraged by an emerging working partnership with the federal government.

Chartier made the comment after meeting with the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, Chuck Strahl, earlier today. The meeting was also attended by David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

"The outcome of the meeting was very encouraging,’’ Chartier said. "And I am hoping for a successful partnership with the federal government."

Added Strahl: "I know the MNC has come through a difficult period. I am pleased that we are now moving forward on a new relationship together.’’

The meeting focused on the relationship with the federal government and the MNC in the aftermath of the recent election and development of a forward-looking process on key issues.

"The Métis Nation can look forward to some positive developments in the coming months in a process that started with today’s meeting with Chuck Strahl,’’ Chartier said.”