The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) announced a project that will help keep Métis veterans in the hearts and minds of the people of Edmonton everyday of the year.


During the third Annual Tribute Jamboree to Aboriginal Veterans, Homer Poitras, Minister of Veterans and Seniors, revealed plans to rename the MNA owned Inglewood Professional Building the Métis Veterans Memorial Building.

“At the Métis Nation of Alberta, we feel that our Veterans should be remembered and honoured not just on one day, but on all days.” Poitras said. “What is the best way to remember someone or something? By having a reminder, a reminder that you see everyday.

The announcement came as a surprise to Veterans who had gathered to enjoy the  Jamboree  hosted by Metis Matters, Métis Child and Family Services, Apeetogosan and the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta.

“It is a great honour that MNA would have a building named for our Métis veterans” Jack White, president of the Aboriginal Veterans Society said. “This will long live for many many years, and on behalf of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta, I would like to humbly thank the MNA for all they have done for us and  in particular for naming this building after the Métis veterans.”

The formal celebration of the naming will take place this spring, but in the mean time a picture of the Inglewood Professional Building was presented to the Aboriginal Veterans Association.

Purchased by the MNA in 1999, the Inglewood building is located near downtown Edmonton at 12308 – 111 Avenue. It houses a wide range of tenants including; Apeetogosan (Métis) Development INC., Pinnacle Business Services, Métis Employment Services (Region IV), Alberta Child and Family Services (Region 6), Edmonton City Police Economic Crime Section and Auto theft unit , MNA Judiciary Council and Clean Scene.