Canadian Métis Council facts for kids
Abbreviation | CMC |
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Formation | 1997 |
Legal status | inactive |
Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
Headquarters | Canada |
Region served
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Canada |
Official language
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English, French |
National Chief
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Jean Guy Dube |
Website | http://www.canadianmetiscouncil.com/ |
Total population | |
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451,795 (2011) 1.4% of the Canadian population |
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Regions with significant populations | |
Languages | |
Religion | |
Christian (Predominantly Roman Catholic), mixed with traditional beliefs | |
Related ethnic groups | |
The Canadian Métis Council was established in 1997 to further the economic, political, spiritual and cultural aspirations of Canada's Métis people. The Canadian Métis Council comprises over 50 community councils and affiliate Métis organizations in every province of Canada. Governed by a board of directors, the Canadian Métis Council is a non-profit corporation concerned with cultural issues, harvesting rights, education, health, youth, justice and other related issues that directly effect the Métis people of North America.
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