SASKATOON, Aug. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - The delegates at the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly voted unanimously in favour of a general election for the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan to be held February 4, 2017. This vote brings Métis Nation – Saskatchewan one step closer to fulfilling its mission of representing and working for Métis people in their quest for equitable, socio-economic development within the province of Saskatchewan.

In June 2016, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan announced it will hold a Legislative Assembly ("MNLA") followed by a General Assembly and asked Locals to submit the names of their elected President and Vice President.

The Legislative Assembly was held July 30-31, 2016 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

About The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan represents Métis citizens living in Saskatchewan. As such, the MN-S strives for the political, legal and constitutional recognition and guarantee of the rights of its People, including the right to a land and resource base, self-government and self-government institutions.

The MN-S exists in part to represent and work for Métis people in their quest for equitable, socio-economic development within the province of Saskatchewan. The role of Métis citizens in governance is to establish, amend and enforce the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan Constitution, to organize Métis citizens in their respective communities, and to participate in nation building in a good way.

SOURCE EY (Ernst & Young)