NEW PROGRAM: Off-Settlement Housing Support Fund 

Application deadline for this intake is March 15, 2025 at 11:59pm MT.

Background:

The Government of Canada is partnering with the Metis Settlements General Council to provide limited, need-based support funding for housing to off-Settlement members. If you are in need of housing support and are already living off-Settlement, fill in the following application to the best of your ability to start the process for this one-time funding support for this intake cycle.

Funding can be provided for (as examples):

• short-term or emergency housing allowances,
• rental supplements,
• transition supports, or
• provision of affordability supports.
  

Eligibility:

To be eligible you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over,
• Be a Settlement member,
• Live off Settlement before application, and
• Have a qualifying housing need.

To apply:

If you meet those requirements, please fill out the online application form: https://forms.office.com/r/KBa2Dd4SnJ

Important Note:

As an applicant, you are fully responsible to ensure that receiving this support does not impact other income or support streams (ie, AISH, etc.).

MSGC is not responsible for any lost funding due to claiming this housing benefit.

Questions?

If you have any questions please reach out to programs@msgc.ca.

Economic Development

Creating economic opportunities for our people.

The Metis Settlements General Council created the an economic development function to support economic growth in the communities. The department also focuses on strategic partnerships and opportunities for job creation and growth in the eight communities. With several initiatives underway, and with the eight Settlements located in a geographical area rich with minerals, resources, agricultural lands, and more, there is tremendous potential for investment. 

Harvesting & Consultation

Ensuring our indigenous rights are respected. 

Maintaining our traditional ways of hunting, fishing, and gathering is of vital importance. Our people and our communities have a protected right to harvest, and to be consulted when government or industry wants to engage in activity on or around our traditional lands. The Harvesting & Consultation department engages with stakeholders to ensure our rights are maintained and that our people can benefit from development or prevent development from destroying our lands. 

Training & Education

creating access to skills and education that support employability.

Generations of Metis have called the Settlements home, building what we have today. Education and training for our youth and for members in the workforce helps all of our communities succeed. Our people have an unparalleled work ethic and our training and education initiatives help members reach their full potential, achieve academically, and grow as part of a skilled workforce in Alberta.

Health Board

Supporting healthy spirits and healthy bodies in our communities.

Data consistently shows that when Indigenous peoples have more influence over how their health care is administered, outcomes improve. The Metis Settlements established the health board to create strategic partnerships within the provincial health system, develop data and resources on Metis Settlement members health outcomes to improve the system, and to assist with the delivery of health programming in the communities.