District Council of Rocky View Métis District News

2026 Summer District By-Elections

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:20:08 GMT

2026 NoV-SDBE.pdf

Our Metis Survivors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:39:27 GMT

The Otipemisiwak Metis Government is beginning a deeply meaningful archival project to gathering and honour the stories of Metis Residential School Survivors. Through this work we hope to preserve and share the history our Otipemisiwak Métis Citizens endured in Canada’s residential school system. This is a history that has deeply impacted our citizens, and too often are left out of broader conversations or overlooked.

This Project seeks to create a space for Metis stories to be heard, remembered and respected.

Our people attended these institutions. Our families lived with harms and lasting traumas that residential schools inflicted through generations. The voices, memories, and lived experiences deserve to be heard, preserved, and treated with care and respect.

This project is guided by the stories of Survivors and the intergenerational impacts carried within families. If you feel comfortable, we warmly welcome you to fill out this form so our team can connect with you and continue the conversation about how you wish to be involved in this important work of remembrance and truth-telling.

All personal information and registration will remain confidential.

For further questions and concerns contact thall@metis.org

Registration form (2.0).pdf

Cochrane Citizenship and Harvesting Application Session

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:32:15 GMT

DEPUTY CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:59:19 GMT

Dear Citizens of the Rocky View Métis District,

It is with both humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I share with you that I have accepted the role of Deputy Captain for the Rocky View Métis District.

This transition comes following the passing of our respected leader, Amber Boyd. Amber’s dedication, strength, and unwavering commitment to our citizens and our Métis Nation have left a lasting impact on our district. I step into this role mindful of her leadership and with great respect for the foundation she helped build.

I will serve in the capacity of Deputy Captain on an interim basis supporting the leadership of our district until a new District Captain is formally elected in accordance with our governance process.

Serving our community during this time is an honor. My commitment is to ensure continuity, stability, and open communication as we move forward together. I will continue to support our citizens, uplift our culture, and work collaboratively to advance the priorities that matter most to our families, youth, and Elders.

In this role, I will focus on:

Ensuring transparent and open communication
Supporting cultural programming and community gatherings
Advocating for the needs and voices of our citizens
Building strong partnerships that benefit our district

Our strength as Métis people has always come from our resilience, our kinship, and our shared responsibility to one another. I look forward to walking alongside you as we continue this important work together.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly with your thoughts, ideas, or concerns. Your voice matters, and I am here to serve.

With respect and gratitude,

Adrian Pruden
Deputy Captain
Rocky View Métis District

Job Posting - Polling Staff

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:10:12 GMT

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is currently hiring Polling Clerks and Deputy Returning Officers for the upcoming Provincial By-Election and District Council Elections

Winter 2026 _ Job Poster_PollingStaff.pdf

District Captain - Amber Boyd

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:43:53 GMT

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amber Boyd, District Captain of the Rockyview Métis District of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government — a leader, a colleague, a mentor, and a friend — who passed from cancer far too soon.

Amber carried her title with humility, but she carried her responsibilities with unwavering strength. As District Captain, she was deeply committed to the people she served and to the principles of Métis self-governance. She believed that leadership was not about position or authority, but about service, listening, and doing the hard work even when it was unseen.

Throughout her professional life, Amber demonstrated a rare combination of determination and compassion. She was a tireless advocate for Métis citizens, working to strengthen district governance, improve collaboration, and ensure that Métis voices were not only heard, but respected. She approached challenges thoughtfully, always seeking solutions rooted in fairness, transparency, and community well-being.

Amber’s achievements were not measured solely in meetings chaired, policies advanced, or initiatives completed — though there were many. Her true impact was felt in the way she made people feel seen, supported, and encouraged. She had a way of bringing people together, of finding common ground even in difficult conversations, and of reminding us why the work mattered.

Her courage was perhaps most evident in the way she faced her illness. Even as cancer tested her body, it never diminished her spirit. She continued to care deeply about her community and her colleagues, showing resilience, grace, and an unshakeable commitment to others. In doing so, she taught us one final, powerful lesson about strength.

Amber leaves behind a legacy of leadership grounded in integrity and heart. Her contributions to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government will endure, but so too will the memories of her kindness, her dedication, and her belief in the people around her.

We mourn her loss deeply, but we are grateful — grateful for her service, grateful for her example, and grateful for the time we were given to know her.

Rest in peace, Amber. You will be remembered, you will be missed, and your legacy will live on in the people and communities you helped shape.

Funeral will be held at 1:00pm, Sunday, January 25th, 2026, in Cochrane, AB in the Legacy Hall of the Cochrane Lions Club and event Centre, 109 – 5^th Avenue, Cochrane, AB, T4C 0A4

Further information on her service can be found at https://www.mhfh.com/obituaries/Amber-Dawn-Boyd-Nee-Macpherson?obId=46968917

DISTRICT CAPTAIN REPORT - 2024

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:05:26 GMT

Rocky View District Captain Report 2024.pdf

2024 Buffalo Hunt Banff National Park -

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:03:01 GMT

Otipemisiwak Métis Government

Buffalo Hunt in Banff National Park.

From Left to Right: Citizens' Representative, Grant Lacombe; District Captain, Amber Boyd; Amy Dunlop; Trevor Pambrun; Marvin Goodon; Harvesting Manager, Craig LeTendre; District Councillor, Donavan Taylor; Joel Gamache; Tim Taylor; Bernie Ouellette; District Councillor, Adrian Pruden; and Nikki Jackman.

Otipemisiwak News Release:

OMG - BuffaloHunt-PressRelease-012425.pdf

Parks Canada News Release:

https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/01/the-indigenous-advisory-circle-iac-for-banff-national-park-completes-ceremonial-bison-harvest-for-2024.html

Winning Colouring Contest Submissions!

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:24:17 GMT

District Council was excited to see so many colourful pages submitted to this year's Métis Week colouring contest for kids. It was SO hard to decide.

Here are this year's winners:

Age group 0-3: Asher Taylor

Age Group 4-9: Gregory Stephens

Age Group 10 -12: Rosalee Manning

Congratulations to all our winners! Your prizes are on the way.

District Council Elections

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:33:09 GMT

For more information on the Rocky View Métis Elections happening right now in our district, please visit the Elections website at: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/mna/pages/126/attachments/original/1727994364/Public_Notice-4-Rocky_View-2024.10.03.pdf?1727994364

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES– 4 positions

•Alana Newton

• Adrian Pruden

• Jamie Rozema-Stinson

• Donavan Taylor

• Lyndsey Tran

• Trevor Ward

VOTING DETAILS IN-PERSON VOTING
There will be 3 Poll locations in the following communities:

(November 3, 4 and 5, 2024) • Airdrie – Best Western - 513 Gateway Rd NE Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm

(November 5, 2024) • Okotoks - Best Western Plus - 100 Southbank Road, Okotoks, AB, Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm

(November 5, 2024) • Cochrane – Cochrane Lions Club and Events Centre - 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, AB, Polling Station Hours: 8am – 8pm

MAIL-IN BALLOTS

Mail in ballots went out on October 8th to each citizen eligible to vote. If you haven't received your ballot, please contact the Chief Electoral office at: Elections@metis.org or call 1-877-576-4250

*For more information on the Métis Nation of Alberta elections visit the MNA: Office of the Chief Electoral Office website at: https://www.metiselectionsab.com/

Meet your District Council Candidates!

Join our Zoom call and get to know the candidates running for our District Council.

Date: Friday, Oct 25

Time: 7:00 PM

Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-district-council-candidates-for-rocky-view-metis-district-tickets-1045014645937

New Indigenous Sign at Banff Gate!

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:24:43 GMT

A NEW Sign at the Banff East Gate!

"Miyoonakishkatook" meaining welcome in a good way in Heritage Michif is now displayed at the East Gate when you enter into Banff National Park.

See full article in the Rocky Mountain Outlook here.