Labrador Metis Nation Membership
Application
The Labrador Metis Nation was formed in the early 1980s by Inuit-Metis who realized that their rights as Aboriginal Canadians were not being considered by governments in decisions being made about land use and social programs.
The Inuit-Metis of Labrador share a common ancestry with the Inuit of Labrador, but our communities have distinct histories, customs and traditions. Membership in the LMN is open to people of Native ancestry, originally from Labrador.
The LMN's application form for membership was revised in the spring of 2008 following a change in the definition of membership criteria at the 2007 Annual General Assembly. This was necessary to provide clarity in the definition of LMN culture, heritage and membership. The land claims process and pursuit of Aboriginal rights require more than just general Aboriginal ancestry, but also the illustration of a historic and continued community. The change requires all previous members of the Labrador Metis Nation to re-apply for membership. The re-application process enables the Membership Committee to review all applications based on the new criteria. A complete review will bring clarity to all aspects of membership, from how we define ourselves to more practical aspects such as maintaining accurate and up to date membership data.
For an application please contact:
Diane Brown - Membership Clerk
1-709-896-0592, extension 231
dbrown@labradormetis.ca
or download a printable application form below.
The Inuit-Metis of Labrador share a common ancestry with the Inuit of Labrador, but our communities have distinct histories, customs and traditions. Membership in the LMN is open to people of Native ancestry, originally from Labrador.
The LMN's application form for membership was revised in the spring of 2008 following a change in the definition of membership criteria at the 2007 Annual General Assembly. This was necessary to provide clarity in the definition of LMN culture, heritage and membership. The land claims process and pursuit of Aboriginal rights require more than just general Aboriginal ancestry, but also the illustration of a historic and continued community. The change requires all previous members of the Labrador Metis Nation to re-apply for membership. The re-application process enables the Membership Committee to review all applications based on the new criteria. A complete review will bring clarity to all aspects of membership, from how we define ourselves to more practical aspects such as maintaining accurate and up to date membership data.
For an application please contact:
Diane Brown - Membership Clerk
1-709-896-0592, extension 231
dbrown@labradormetis.ca
or download a printable application form below.
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Criteria
There are three categories of membership:
-Full - Resident
-Full - Non-Resident
-Alliance
A Full Member - Resident is defined as an Inuk or Inuit-Metis who is ordinarily resident in Labrador (6 months or more) and will be entitled to all of the rights, benefits and privileges of the Association and cannot be a Full Member in any other Aboriginal organization in Labrador.
A Full Member – Non-Resident is an Inuk or Inuit-Metis who supports the objectives of the Association but is not ordinarily resident of Labrador.
An Alliance Member is defined as an Aboriginal person ordinarily resident in Labrador who supports the objectives of the Association but who does not qualify for Full Membership.
Alliance Members may benefit from Aboriginal representation, affirmative action, various government sponsored services and programs (i.e. human resources development and education) and entrepreneurial business opportunities.
-Full - Resident
-Full - Non-Resident
-Alliance
A Full Member - Resident is defined as an Inuk or Inuit-Metis who is ordinarily resident in Labrador (6 months or more) and will be entitled to all of the rights, benefits and privileges of the Association and cannot be a Full Member in any other Aboriginal organization in Labrador.
A Full Member – Non-Resident is an Inuk or Inuit-Metis who supports the objectives of the Association but is not ordinarily resident of Labrador.
An Alliance Member is defined as an Aboriginal person ordinarily resident in Labrador who supports the objectives of the Association but who does not qualify for Full Membership.
Alliance Members may benefit from Aboriginal representation, affirmative action, various government sponsored services and programs (i.e. human resources development and education) and entrepreneurial business opportunities.