Métis Nation Saskatchewan quits the national council due to disagreements with an Ontario organisation

The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan has withdrawn from the Métis National Council, citing issues with the Métis Nation of Ontario.

The resolution, passed this morning, highlights concerns that the Métis Nation of Ontario, a member of the national body, includes individuals who are not Métis and has failed to address issues with its citizenship registry despite numerous requests.

The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan's statement indicates that continued participation in the Métis National Council is "no longer necessary or beneficial" as it moves towards self-government.

The Métis Nation of Ontario has not yet commented on the withdrawal but has previously defended the legitimacy of its citizenship registry.

This departure follows the Manitoba Métis Federation's exit from the council several years ago over similar concerns about the Ontario group.