The Otipemisiwak Métis Government will host its 98th Annual Citizens’ Gathering from August 20-22 at the Multi-Rec Centre in Slave Lake. The gathering will bring citizens together for community engagement, updates and opportunities to connect as the Métis Government continues to moving forward in a good way.
Madame President of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Andrea Sandmaier spoke with CFWE, on the 98-year tradition of Citizens’ Gathering, emphasizing its importance in ensuring Métis voices are heard and represented.
MNA President Andrea Sandmaier (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
President Sandmaier highlights this year’s theme of Citizens’ Gathering titled ê pimohteyahk miyo pimohtewin – We Walk Forward in a Good Way, comes from the tradition of lobsticks and acknowledging how far we have come on the journey of self-governance.
President Sandmaier speaks on the fundamental importance of Citizens’ Gathering is for all Métis people to feel heard, while discussing topics and changes needed to be made with the OMG.
For more details on the 2026 Citizens’ Gathering, click here.
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