GOVERNANCE

STATEMENT OF PRIME PURPOSE

The MNOC promotes unity among legitimate Métis organisations and communities across Canada. The MNOC seeks recognition for its citizens to: protect and ensure their freedom to claim their true identity; maintain our cultural and spiritual heritage; access meaningful programs and services for our people. MNOC seeks assistance with education and economic development, safe and affordable housing for our elderly and families, and health care for ailments specific to Indigenous peoples. We claim the right to continue providing food and medicines for our families in the traditional manner still practiced by many Métis, while ensuring sound management of our natural resources. MNOC's mandate is not to encroach on the rights and benefits of the First Nations or other Métis entities but to strengthen friendship and unity with all our Indigenous Relations.

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Constitution

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By-Laws

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Ethics & Values

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MNOC’s STANDARD OF INTEGRITY

The Métis Nation of Canada (MNOC) adopted a Standard of Integrity, which consists of four principles:

  • INTEGRITY
  • REPRESENTATION
  • REGISTRY
  • ACCOUNTABILITY

These four principles represent the Métis truthfully, with honour, honestly, and with a profound respect for the cultural diversity of all the Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

INTEGRITY
The MNOC:
  • Identifies exclusively as a Métis organisation;
  • Has an elected Council (Board of Directors);
  • Is incorporated federally;
  • Will present its Constitution and By-Laws to be ratified at its next Rendezvous (AGA);
  • Holds at least 4 Council meetings annually, and an annual or bi-annual general assembly;  
  • Alternate elections for half the council every two years for four years term; and
  • Communicate regular activities updates to its citizens.
REPRESENTATION
The MNOC:
  • Has received a mandate from the citizenship to represent nationally, and/or regionally upon the request of its treaty partners or the Métis communities it is affiliated with;
  • Organise and participate cultural events celebrating Métis culture, traditions, and practices;
  • Strives to maintain and promote Métis identity, traditions, and culture at the national, regional, and community levels; and
  • Is committed to work towards asserting the rights of the Métis people from coast to coast to coast.
REGISTRY
The MNOC:
  • Upholds a legitimate registry (paper base & electronic) and a sound registration & verification process i.e. application form, genealogical chart and valid/legal records linking every generation from the applicant to the Indigenous ancestor;
  • Is willing to offer guidance with the establishment and management of a registry and registration process to its treaty partners;
  • Is willing to allow an audit or forensic audit of its registry upon request.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The MNOC:
  • Maintains detailed accountability that may be verified and inspected by the organisation’s citizens and funders upon request;
  • Provides a verified monthly financial report to the Board of Directors, and an annual Financial Statement to its members;
  • Conducts regular review and updates of the governance instruments and present copies to be ratified during the general assemblies.