September 14, 2012
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BC Métis Federation Annual General Meeting September 22, 2012 Update - St. Andrews United Church
The BC Métis Federation and co-hosts from the Cariboo Chilcotin Métis Association (CCMA) continue last minute planning for the exciting first official BC Métis Federation Annual General Meeting set for Williams Lake Saturday, September 22, 2012.
CCMA continues to arrange all food services and room set up details. The CCMA board has been excellent in coordinating a number of items for the BC Métis Federation AGM. CCMA is now providing breakfast services beginning at 7:00 AM at St. Andrews United Church for a nominal cost of $5.00. In addition CCMA will operate food services for lunch. BC Métis Federation will host dinner beginning at 6:00 PM and the meal is by donation only. The evening will include Metis cultural entertainment for the family to enjoy!
BC Métis Federation has confirmation from several Métis organizations who are attending and expects a very strong turn out. We encourage you to arrive early on the 22nd and the BC Métis Federation will provide a number of key updates for delegates to review, ask questions, and learn.
Remember there is camp services available and hotels are quite affordable. We look forward to seeing you next weekend!
Industry Council for Aboriginal Business - Regional Business Training Opportunity Nanaimo September 24th and 25th
BC Métis Federation President Mr. Keith Henry also serves as the President for the Industry Council for Aboriginal Business (ICAB). ICAB is holding a forum for all Aboriginal business owners or communities working on economic development in Nanaimo on September 24 and 25. There are a number of ICAB's corporate partners who are providing significant time and expertise to assist Aboriginal economic development.
BC Métis Federation President Mr. Keith Henry strongly encourages all Métis business owners and community organizations from Vancouver Island to consider registering and attending. There is a nominal fee that is heavily subsidized and seating is limited.
Please contact the ICAB office asap as per the registration form for more information. There will be additional ICAB forums located in other parts of BC and the BC Métis Federation will send out future updates so Métis business owners and community organizations can consider attending.
Anti - Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Project Rally October 20th - 22nd Victoria BC
The BC Métis Federation is sending an update to all that a major peaceful anti Enbridge rally is being held in October. BC Métis Federation continues to work with a number of First Nations regarding the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Project after hearing the majority of Métis in BC do not support this project.
BC Métis Federation is pleased to share a document with details from the Yinka Dene Alliance and we strongly encourage all Métis people in BC to make plans to attend this peaceful demonstration. BC Métis Federation leader representation will be in attendance.
Watch for future updates.
BC Métis Federation Remembers Peter Lougheed
Peter Lougheed, PC, CC, AOE, QC. (b. 1928) (Edgar) Peter Lougheed is the first person of Metis ancestry to become Premier of the Province of Alberta (1971). Peter was born on July 26, 1928, the son of Isabella Clark Hardisty (1864-1936), the Métis daughter of William Lucas Hardisty 1 (Métis) and Mary Ann Allen (Métis) 2.
Peter Lougheed was a lawyer, a former politician and Canadian Football League player. He served as the tenth Premier of Alberta from 1971 to 1985, and is widely considered one of the great premiers in Canadian history. In 1950, he received a BA degree, and in 1952,he received an LL.B. degree, both from the University of Alberta. While in Edmonton as a student, he played football for the Edmonton Eskimos for two seasons, in 1949 and 1950, and served as President of the Student’s Union. In 1954, he received an MBA degree from Harvard University.In 1965, he was elected leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. The party won the 1971 provincial election, with 49 of the 75 seats in the legislature, defeating the social Credit Party. Lougheed established a Tory dynasty in the province that has continued uninterrupted since then.
Peter was known to identify himself as Métis throughout his lifetime although the media of the day hardly identified Mr. Lougheed as such. The BC Métis Federation joins many others in the Métis community to recognize Peter and offer tobacco for a safe passage to the next world.
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