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By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Garry Bailey, who has been president of the NWT Metis Nation for 14 years, has reclaimed the organization\u2019s top job. Bailey\u2019s election win marks his sixth term, earning him another four years. The Metis National Council (MNC) congratulated Bailey on his win in a Sept. 21 social media post. \u201cThe MNC congratulates President Bailey on his re-election as NWTMN president,\u201d reads the post. \u201cEarlier this year, MNC and NWTMN signed a historic memorandum of understanding to strengthen our relationship, better understand priorities and explore more opportunities to work together. MNC looks forward to continuing this work with President Bailey while respecting the distinct rights, mandates, priorities and decision-making authority of Metis governments.\u201d The NWT Metis Nation declined to provide NNSL Media with… <\/p>\n

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By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Garry Bailey, who has been president of the NWT Metis Nation for 14 years, has reclaimed the organization\u2019s top job. Bailey\u2019s election win marks his sixth term, earning him another four years. The Metis National Council (MNC) congratulated Bailey on his win in a Sept. 21 social media post. \u201cThe MNC congratulates President Bailey on his re-election as NWTMN president,\u201d reads the post. \u201cEarlier this year, MNC and NWTMN signed a historic memorandum of understanding to strengthen our relationship, better understand priorities and explore more opportunities to work together. MNC looks forward to continuing this work with President Bailey while respecting the distinct rights, mandates, priorities and decision-making authority of Metis governments.\u201d The NWT Metis Nation declined to provide NNSL Media with... <\/p>\n

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