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The M\u00e9tis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the M\u00e9tis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant force in advocating for M\u00e9tis rights nationally and internationally. The M\u00e9tis National Council, which was once made up of provincial M\u00e9tis groups from across the country, has in recent years seen those organizations pull out in order to advocate for their causes independently. The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation pulled out of the group in 2021, citing concerns with membership in the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario. The M\u00e9tis Nation of Saskatchewan pulled out in September for similar reasons. The B.C. group said it has withdrawn from the annual general assembly happening this… <\/p>\n

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The M\u00e9tis National Council says its election for a new president will be delayed after the M\u00e9tis Nation of British Columbia withdrew from its annual general assembly, leaving more questions about the future of the body that was a significant force in advocating for M\u00e9tis rights nationally and internationally. The M\u00e9tis National Council, which was once made up of provincial M\u00e9tis groups from across the country, has in recent years seen those organizations pull out in order to advocate for their causes independently. The Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation pulled out of the group in 2021, citing concerns with membership in the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario. The M\u00e9tis Nation of Saskatchewan pulled out in September for similar reasons. The B.C. group said it has withdrawn from the annual general assembly happening this... <\/p>\n

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