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“The People Who Govern Themselves”
The Fort McKay Métis Nation is located in the heart of the oil sands, 60 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. The Fort McKay Métis people used traditional forms of governance rooted in Cree/Dene/Métis traditions.
By 2010 they started on the path to self-governance, establishing the Fort McKay Community Association, the precursor to the Fort McKay Métis Nation.
In 2018, the Fort McKay Métis Nation saw a significant milestone when they bought, fee simple, the land on which their community is built. This was historic and an example to many other Métis communities.
In 2020, the Fort McKay Métis Nation was given “credible assertion” status from the province of Alberta – the first Métis community in Alberta to be given the same recognition as a First Nation.
Today, the Fort McKay Métis Nation has 125 members and continues to grow.
The Nation’s Business arm
As a social enterprise, we provide services and generate revenue to support an economically and socially prosperous Fort McKay Métis Nation in a safe, healthy, secure, and culturally proud environment.
Our profits are used to provide Fort McKay Métis Nation members access to affordable housing, education, elders & youth services, economic development, and infrastructure and to defend the constitutional rights of the Fort McKay Métis members. The benefits of working with us are tangible – not just for your bottom line – but for the benefits you will see in our community.
Training & Employment Opportunities
Through our collaboration with the Fort McKay Métis Nation, we prioritize employment opportunities for our Nation members. We work closely with the Nation to provide a range of training programs and services to build the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency.
By leveraging the expertise of our Industry partners, we ensure that our training programs and services are tailored to meet our client’s needs and effectively prepare individuals for high-demand careers. We aim to help bridge the unemployment gap and support career growth for Indigenous peoples.
The McKay Métis Group is committed to promoting equity and opportunity for all, especially for Indigenous people. As part of this commitment, we give preference to local and Indigenous members qualified for available positions, striving to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
“The true worth of a people is measured by their moral and intellectual achievements, not by their possessions or worldly success.”
