Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum announced his Ministerial Cabinet on July 20.
McCallum was re-elected to the post of President in the May 29 MN-S election. The election also saw members of the MN-S Executive elected.
In addition to the role of Preisdent, McCallum also takes on the Economic Development portfolio and shares the Inter-Nation Relations portfolio with Michelle LeClair.
Other members of the Cabinet include:
* Michelle LeClair (Justice and Inter-Nation Relations)
* Ryan Lee Carriere (Housing and Infrastructure)
* Brent W.J. Digness (Tourism)
* Sherry Ann McLennan (Culture and Heritage)
* Billy Kennedy (Sports)
* Wendy Gervais (Veterans)
* Jaycee Bell (Youth)
* Loretta King (Women and Gender Equity)
* Marg Friesen (Health, Finance)
* Kathie Pruden Nansel (Child and Familly Services)
* Mervin ‘Tex’ Bouvier (Environment)
* Tim J.W. Roussin (Early Learning and Childcare/Education)
* Laura Burnouf (Language)
* Leonard Montgrand (Post-Secondary Education and Skills Development)
In a news release announcing the ministerial portfolios, McCallum said the MN–S has made significant progress in many areas, including governance, housing, education and childcare since 2016.
As the Cabinet of the Métis Government of Saskatchewan, the Provincial Métis Council (PMC) and its Ministers make important decisions to advance, protect and promote the rights and interests of Métis citizens across Saskatchewan.
MN–S Ministers are called upon to develop responses in increasingly complex, critical, and demanding areas while performing their duties with honesty and upholding the highest ethical standards.
MN–S Ministers are responsible for developing and consulting on proposals and strategies to present to the PMC and the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) that will continue to strengthen our government and support our citizens and communities.
Following the portfolio assignments, President Glen McCallum stated, “Every one of the elected officials is highly qualified. We want to make sure we have the proper person in the portfolio that best exemplifies their strengths and is the best fit for our citizens. Our MN-S government fulfils the dream of our resilient ancestors.”
The Ministerial appointments display MN-S’ ongoing commitment to building a strong, self-determining, accountable government for all Métis people in Saskatchewan.