Parks Canada and the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan have signed Terms of Reference, agreeing to explore a range of options related to the future management of Batoche National Historic Site.
Batoche holds great cultural and historical significance for the citizens of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan. The two organizations have long collaborated with regard to the Site, beginning with the signing of the Batoche National Historic Site Management Agreement in 1998.
Glen McCallum, President, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan says, “Batoche is the heart and soul of the Métis Nation and is an enduring symbol of everything Louis Riel and our people stand for: Freedom, equality, and self-determination.”