By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer A former GNWT cabinet minister and Hay River Metis Government Council President is now running to be president of the Northwest Territory Metis Nation (NWTMN). Wally Schumann said his skills gained from his previous positions will undoubtedly serve him well, if elected president. “It’s all about networking,” he said. “This country’s really not as big as people think it is. When you start working in a number of these different areas, the network is not that big.” Schumann, who worked within the mining sector for several years, says the NWT’s Metis have been pursuing rights for far too long. “We’ve been at the table for almost 30 years now,” he said. “I think it’s time to get things done. “Look at how…
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