The Canadian Métis Council was established in 1997 to further the economic, political, spiritual and cultural aspirations of Canada's Métis people.[citation needed] The Canadian Métis Council comprises over 50 community councils and affiliate Métis organizations in every province of Canada.[citation needed] Governed by a board of directors, the Canadian Métis Council is a non-profit corporation concerned with cultural issues, harvesting rights, education, health, youth, justice and other related issues that directly effect the Métis people of North America.[citation needed]
| Abbreviation | CMC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Legal status | inactive |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English, French |
National Chief | Jean Guy Dube |
| Website | http://www.canadianmetiscouncil.com/ |
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 451,795 (2011) 1.4% of the Canadian population[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Christian (Predominantly Roman Catholic), mixed with traditional beliefs[2] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
