Clément Chartier facts for kids
Clément Chartier is an important Métis leader from Canada. He was born in 1946. A Métis leader helps guide and represent the Métis people, who are a unique Indigenous group in Canada with their own culture and history.
Clément Chartier was born in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, and he grew up in Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan. He studied hard and became a lawyer in 1980. This meant he could help people with legal issues and understand laws.
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Clément Chartier's Leadership Roles
Clément Chartier has held many important leadership positions throughout his life. He worked to represent Indigenous and Métis people both in Canada and around the world.
Leading Indigenous Peoples Globally
From 1984 to 1987, Clément Chartier was the President of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. This organization worked to bring together Indigenous groups from different countries to share ideas and support each other. He also served as the Vice-President of this council from 1993 to 1997.
Leading the Métis Nation in Canada
Clément Chartier was the President of Canada's Métis National Council for many years. He held this role from October 24, 2003, until September 30, 2021. The Métis National Council is a group that represents the Métis Nation in Canada and works to protect their rights and culture.
Before leading the national council, he was the president of Métis Nation—Saskatchewan from 1998 to 2003. This group represents Métis people living in the province of Saskatchewan. When he became the national president, he passed his role in Saskatchewan to Lorna Docken.
In November 2019, Clément Chartier announced that David Chartrand, who was the president of the Manitoba Metis Federation, would help lead the Métis National Council on national matters and speak for the council.
In 2021, Clément Chartier tried to become the president of Métis Nation—Saskatchewan again, but he was not successful in that election.
Education and Achievements
Clément Chartier worked hard to get a good education, which helped him in his leadership roles.
His Schooling
- 1967: He graduated from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan.
- 1978: He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This degree allowed him to become a lawyer.
Awards and Special Recognition
- February 2004: He received the title of Queen's Counsel from the Saskatchewan provincial government. This is a special honor given to experienced lawyers who have shown great skill and leadership in their work.
External links
- Métis National Council: Clément Chartier profile
