Métis Nation of Alberta

Name

Métis Nation of Alberta

Legal name

Métis Nation of Alberta

Website

https://albertametis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Indigenous government services
• Métis citizenship registry
• Community wellness programs
• Harvesting rights administration
• Culturally appropriate healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Métis Nation of Alberta, operating as the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, is a self-governing Indigenous government providing citizenship registration, harvesting rights administration, and a portfolio of community services to over 68,000 Métis citizens in Alberta. Core offerings include citizenship and harvesting card programs, mental health and substance use recovery programs, dental and cancer support, education scholarships, housing and youth services, and child and family services delivered under the 2023 Self-Government Agreement with Canada.

Product overview

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government (formerly Métis Nation of Alberta) operates a portfolio of government services for over 68,000 Métis citizens across Alberta. The core services include the Citizenship Program for identity verification and citizenship card issuance, and the Harvester Identification Card Program granting harvesting rights in designated areas. Health and wellness services form a major portfolio component, encompassing the Wellness Program (counselling partnerships with Alberta Blue Cross and Homewood Health), Ni Natoohtaan Psychology Benefit Program, Shakiwayniwayhk Substance Use Recovery Program, Tobacco Reduction Program (including QuitCore, QuitRetreat, and ChangeCore), and the upcoming Healing Waters Recovery Community. Additional services include Medical Travel Program, Supports and Services Navigator, Registry Events (mobile citizenship/harvesting services), Kitchen Party Tour cultural events, and infrastructure initiatives such as solar power projects. Governance services include ongoing self-government treaty negotiations with Canada. The organization is governed by a constitution adopted in November 2022, with President Andrea Sandmaier leading the 25-member Citizens' Council.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citizenship Program Program enabling individuals to apply for and receive Métis citizenship within Alberta, including identity verification, family tree documentation, and issuance of citizenship cards.
• Harvester Identification Card Program Program providing Métis citizens with official harvesting cards granting rights to hunt, fish, and harvest in designated Métis Harvesting Areas within Alberta, subject to historical and contemporary connection requirements.
• Wellness Program Mental health support program offering 12 hours of free confidential counselling through a partnership with Alberta Blue Cross and Homewood Health, providing culturally sensitive support for Métis citizens of all ages.
• Ni Natoohtaan Psychology Benefit Program Mental health program providing funding for up to 12 sessions with psychologists, social workers, or counsellors, offering $225 per session coverage in partnership with Alberta Blue Cross.
• Shakiwayniwayhk Substance Use Recovery Program Recovery support program for citizens in the maintenance stage of recovery from substance use disorder, providing individualized support and financial budgeting skills over a 12-month period.
• Tobacco Reduction Program Multi-dimensional health promotion initiative offering QuitCore virtual program, QuitRetreat gatherings, Land-Based QuitCore at Métis Crossing, and ChangeCore peer support groups to help Métis Albertans reduce or quit commercial tobacco use.
• Healing Waters Recovery Community Métis-led 75-bed recovery community near Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake County, providing holistic addiction treatment combining western and Métis values and practices, with up to $35 million investment from the Government of Alberta, expected to begin operations in 2026.
• Medical Travel Program Program providing mileage reimbursement and accommodations for Métis citizens traveling more than 100km for eligible medical appointments within Alberta.
• Supports and Services Navigator Navigation service helping Métis Albertans access various programs and resources through guidance and referrals for housing, financial assistance, health services, mental health, addictions, employment, education, legal, and other support needs.
• Children and Family Services Service portfolio for Métis children and families operated under jurisdictional recognition from the 2023 Self-Government Agreement, including Act C-92 implementation, FASD Bridging Connections Program, and supports aligned with Métis values and culture.
• Education and Scholarships Program Education funding and scholarship offerings for Métis citizens administered in partnership with affiliate Rupertsland Institute, supporting post-secondary education and training pathways.
• Housing Programs Housing services delivered through affiliate Métis Housing Corporation, providing low-cost housing, rent subsidies, and home repairs for Métis citizens.
• Youth Programs and Services Programs tailored for Métis youth delivered through district offices, cultural programs, Kitchen Party Tour activities, and provincial events supporting education, employment, and cultural connection.
• Alberta Métis Works Employment and skills program connecting Métis Albertans with job opportunities, training, and workforce development resources.
• Registry Events Mobile registry services traveling across Alberta to provide citizenship applications, harvesting card applications, and information services to Métis citizens in their home communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Healing Waters Recovery Community will provide 75 beds serving up to 300 people annually
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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• Government of Alberta (Mental Health and Addiction)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2024Co-development of Healing Waters Recovery Community near Métis Crossing. Alberta providing $35 million investment for construction. Facility will be Métis-led providing evidence-based care blending western and Métis values, free-of-charge to clients.
• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Federal government partner in the 2023 Self-Government Agreement recognizing the Otipemisiwak Métis Government with jurisdiction over citizenship, elections, operations, and child and family services. Committed to negotiating a constitutionally-protected self-government treaty. Collaborating since 2017 through Memorandum of Understanding, Framework Agreement (2017), Consultation Agreement (2018), and Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreement (2019).
• Government of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Provincial partner in implementing Métis harvesting rights under the Métis Harvesting Agreement and co-developing self-government arrangements. Partnering on Healing Waters Recovery Community with $35 million investment. Committed to recognizing Métis harvesting rights in Battle River Territory and ongoing discussions regarding southern Alberta.
• Alberta Blue CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for wellness program providing 12 hours of FREE confidential, professional, and culturally-sensitive counselling to Métis Citizens of all ages. Also partner for QuitCore tobacco reduction program graduates receiving $500 Alberta Blue Cross benefits card for nicotine replacement therapies.
• Homewood HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing professional, confidential, culturally-sensitive counselling services for Métis Citizens through wellness program. Offers 24/7 support via phone, video, or instant messaging in French and English.
• University of AlbertastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Assistant Professor Kaitlyn Tate studying home care services for seniors aging independently. Second project partners to explore Métis perspectives on culturally appropriate aging care, with $1,097,776 CIHR grants over three years.
• Primary Care AlbertastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Land-Based QuitCore Program at Métis Crossing, helping Métis Citizens build tools and strategies to change their relationship with commercial tobacco use.
• Rupertsland InstitutecoreOthersAffiliate organization providing education, training, and funding options for Métis Citizens and communities.
• Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc.coreOthersAffiliate providing entrepreneurial and business development support for Métis individuals and enterprises.
• Métis Housing CorporationcoreOthersAffiliate providing low-cost housing, rent subsidies, and home repairs for Métis Citizens.
• Métis CrossingcoreOthersAffiliate cultural tourism destination and event venue with deep connection to Métis history in Smoky Lake County, hosting cultural programs, retreats, and recovery community.
• Métis Nation HoldingscoreOthersAffiliate holding company for Métis Nation of Alberta's business interests and investments.
• Cree ProductionsminorOthersAffiliate cultural media and production company serving Métis communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Assembly of First Nations: National advocacy organization for First Nations in Canada. Comparable as a national Indigenous governance/advocacy counterpart delivering programs and negotiating with the Crown, but at a broader (non-Métis) scale.
• Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: National representational body for Inuit in Canada. Comparable as a pan-Indi an governance/advocacy organization negotiating land claims, self-government, and delivering programs at scale, though serving a different Indigenous nation.

Direct peers

• Métis Nation British Columbia: Provincial Métis government serving Métis citizens in British Columbia. Comparable in offering citizenship registry, harvesting cards, health and community programmes within a recognized Métis self-government framework.
• Métis Nation of Saskatchewan: Provincial Métis government representing Métis in Saskatchewan. Comparable in delivering citizenship, health, education, housing and cultural services to a defined Métis citizenry with a self-government mandate.
• Congress of Aboriginal Peoples: National organization representing Métis, status Indians and Inuit peoples off-reserve. Comparable in advocating for Indigenous rights, delivering programs to off-reserve and non-status citizens, and negotiating with federal/provincial governments.
• Manitoba Métis Federation: Provincial Métis government for Manitoba citizens. Closest direct peer: same self-governing Métis nation model, same citizenship/harvesting/health/housing service portfolio, and signatory of Canada's first modern Métis self-government recognition agreement.
• Métis Nation of Ontario: Provincial Métis government representing Métis citizens in Ontario. Comparable in providing citizenship registry, harvesting rights, health and community wellness programmes, and self-government negotiations.

Regional players

• Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN): Saskatchewan-based organization representing First Nations. Comparable as a provincial-level Indigenous governance body delivering health, education and social programs, but operating in Saskatchewan rather than Alberta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlbertaMetis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeaY9Uq-MYWgwjlwUSVrZMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABMetis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metisnationofalberta
• Instagraminstagram.com/albertametis

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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