As we continue the Collaborative Process regarding the Second Generation Cutoff, we’re gathering anonymous feedback from the former Michel Band #472 descendants. Results of the responses gathered through the questionnaire will be provided to Indigenous Services Canada. We invite descendants to complete the questionnaire: https://forms.gle/r9odeLdYFdV6xuwB9 Responses will be gathered until Monday, December 29th, 2025 at 4:00PM MST.

Ottawa, Ontario (September 24, 2025) – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, issued the following statement today: “The introduction of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), represents a critical step toward addressing long-standing inequities under the registration provisions of the Indian Act that have deeply affected First Nations individuals and families. For decades, thousands lost entitlement to registration and membe

November 11, 2025 Tansi! Greetings to our Michel descendants! The last week of October was a busy and very exciting one for Michel Callihoo Nation Society (MCNS) Board of Directors as we travelled to Ottawa to garner support for the passage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), and band creation. Our main purpose was the testimony of Beverley Asmann before the Standing Committee on Indigenous People to support the passing of Bill S-2. Du

October 8th Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples: Witness Brandy Callihoo, Director (Michel Callihoo Nation Society) In early October, Director Brandy Callihoo was one of several MCNS directors who bravely offered testimony in favour of Bill S-2 in Ottawa. Brandy shared how the enfranchisement of Michel Callihoo Band in 1958 via Section 112 of the Indian Act has impacted her family. “Can you imagine being stripped of everything you’ve ever known? The loss of famil

Tune in on Thursday November 27th at 4:00 PM MST to watch Director Beverley Asmann and Troy Chailfoux on APTN’s Nation to Nation with Karen Puliese.