The Metis Settlements Land Registry was established on November 1, 1990 to protect, secure and maintain the records and registered interests in Metis settlements lands. The eight Metis Settlements are areas of land that were set aside for the Metis people. These lands were set aside under the authority of the Metis Betterment Act 1939.  For more information visit their website at http://www.mslr.gov.ab.ca/ 

 The Metis Settlements General Council and local Settlement Councils were established in 1990 to represent Settlement members and to develop collective and local laws. The Metis Settlement Appeal Tribunal (MSAT) was also established in 1990 to act as a court-like body ruling on land, membership and other matters.

MSAT resolves disputes.  Its mission is to promote self-governance, certainty, and respect within the Metis Settlements through adjudication, mediation and education. MSAT deals with land and membership disputes. MSAT also amends right of entry orders and settles compensation disputes for oil and gas activities on Settlement lands.

MSAT may resolve other matters as called for in Metis Settlements General Council Policies and local Settlement by-laws.  For more information visit their website at http://www.msat.gov.ab.ca/ 

The office of the Métis Settlements Ombudsman (MSO) is an independent and impartial place to take complaints about the management or leadership of Alberta Métis Settlements. The MSO also exists to identify unfair or unjust complaints made against Settlement Councils and staff.

It is the mandate of the Office of the MSO to hear complaints and concerns and to deal with them in the most appropriate way.  When a complaint is received, the MSO will determine if there is enough evidence to implement a review.  If a review discovers that an error or irregularity occurred, the MSO works informally with those involved to try to resolve the concern and to prevent the same error from happening again.  For more information visit their website at http://www.metisombudsman.ab.ca/ 

The Office of the Métis Settlements Ombudsman

Suite 203, 10525 170 Street

Edmonton, AB T5P 4W2

tel:780.427.9828 1.866.427.6813

fax:780.427.9962

info@metisombudsman.ab.ca

SSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSGC.  It is our economic development corporation with a sole purpose to drive economic development initiatives for Settlements.  The shareholders of SSC are the chairpersons of the eight Metis Settlements.  This ensures that all Settlements are represented and that activities of SSC are consistent with the goal and priorities of the collective.

SSC is open to proposals and partnerships from industry, private and public entities that will further development and economic opportunities at or near Settlements. 

For proposal or partnership information contact Eugene McLean at http://cms.msgc.ca/Engine/Assets/vControls/controlWin.aspx?id=761b15c2-c480-4e0c-bad8-2566dd66f079&pageid=a20653d2-1556-4605-9eab-8823b48c6228# 

Settlement Investment Corporation was established in 1986 to assist in the development and financing of Resident Settlement member owned businesses which provide employment and community services required to establish and sustain the economic base on the Metis Settlements of Alberta. 

In addition to the loans program, SIC offers business advisory services for settlement members. 

For more information, visit their website at http://www.settlementinvestcorp.com/ 

Region 10, Metis Settlements Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) 

Under the direction of the Minister of Children and Youth Services, Metis Settlements Children and Youth Services, Region 10 offer a range of programs and services for children and families within the eight Metis Settlements.

They support families and communities, helping them to provide nurturing, safe environments for their children. They strive to break the cycles of family violence, abuse and poverty that prevent some children from becoming strong, sound individuals. 

For more information visit their website at http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/