MN-S hosts legislative assembly as uncertainty remains over its elected leaders

As the MN-S (Métis Nation Saskatchewan) Legislative Assembly (MNLA) gets underway in Saskatoon this weekend, a cloud remains over  the organization and the treatment of two elected leaders. The gathering will be live streamed throughout the weekend with a highlight being the presentation of the audit report of the MN-S citizen registry on Sunday. The audit was completed by KPMG to assess the Nation’s processes. President Glen McCallum delivers his State of the Nation address when the assembly opens Saturday morning. The Nation has been dogged by controversy since its May 24 election. Two re-elected members were not allowed to take their oaths of office with the rest of the elected members of the MN-S government. At the time of the swearing in, WR2 Regional Director Sherry McLennan and WR3 Regional Director Wendy Gervais had been suspended following a harassment complaint by the Nation’s Executive Director Richard Quintal. In response to the CEO’s complaint, four individuals including McLennan and Gervais filed counter complaints against the CEO. Subsequent Provincial Métis Council meetings were held resulting in a formal, independent harassment investigation. The investigator found that Quintal’s harassment complaint against the four individuals was founded, he had been discriminated against, and the CEO’s human rights had been violated. The investigator also concluded the retaliatory complaints made by the individuals were unfounded and that there were no inappropriate actions on the part of the CEO. In the weeks leading up to the MNLA, a special notice has been posted to the MN-S website. “Please note: To create a safe and secure environment, MN-S introduces new security protocols requiring anyone over 16 entering the 2025 proceedings to register and sign the Code of Conduct at the door.” While raising some eyebrows, a Code of Conduct is also in place at gatherings like the Assembly of First Nations general assembly that wrapped up Friday in Winnipeg. In recent weeks, cease and desist letters were sent by the MN-S to several members of the public who had voiced opinions on the goings on with the nation. The MNLA will wrap up Sunday in Saskatoon. Continue Reading