Good Day Message

Good Day Fellow Métis:

It is time to come back into the fold and bring some good news to the Métis people across the homeland.

Alberta Métis are celebrating the re-election of their leader, Audrey Poitras. There has been two years of turmoil, lies, deceit, personality assignations and an attempt to undo the wonderful work of a leader who brought our organization from being a small debt ridden society to being a proud nation with respect and integrity amongst the various governments and the Métis people.

There are many things that we need to do now but at this point my advise to each of the elected or re-elected Provincial Council is become a collective. We have some issues that will be reviewed and addressed. Those issues will come to light soon enough and the wrong doings of the past will be laid at the feet of those who own the disgrace of their actions. As for the rest, work together for the good of the Métis people in Alberta – be accountable to the Métis people. We are a strong nation of people, with a proud history – move the nation forward so we can continue to want to be a part of the future and leave the same proud legacy for the future generations.

For those that were offered employment and opportunity if Trevor would have been the leader I tell you now – we are a province and nation that is rich with resource – get involved there is opportunity for many people. The Métis Nation, as well as the rest of the Aboriginal community often open employment opportunities for our community take advantage of those opportunities and work with pride to serve your nation. The issues that were brought forward related to areas where people feel more services are needed and priority should be given – develop those ideals and work to establish those programs.

For the candidates who were unsuccessful, don’t be embittered. The nation will move forward and become involved at a community level. For some of you – learn that the mud slinging, undignified campaign tactics were demeaning to us all take the time to develop, heal and contribute to the nation in the actions that you do so you can present yourselves as strong leaders with a vision for the Métis Nation. We all need to learn from our experiences and pasts so that we can move forward into a better future.

For the unofficial results of the election: http://www.metis.org/getdoc/1beefb76-5aef-4de8-8aac-78b69dbd6477/2008-General-Election-Results.aspx