Rupertsland Institute - Metis Centre of Excellence

From the organization's website: https://www.rupertsland.org/about/

Established in 2010 as an affiliate of the Metis Nation of Alberta, the Rupertsland Institute (RLI) Metis Centre for Excellence was incorporated as a Section 9 company under the Alberta Companies Act on July 26, 2010. The Metis Nation of Alberta assigned RLI with a mandate in education, training and research. RLIs vision is for a skilled, knowledgeable and self-reliant Metis Nation and is integral to enhancing the self-sufficiency and well-being of Alberta Metis through quality education, training and research. Since its creation in 2010 and in support of its vision and mandate, RLI has been developing programs and services that embrace the principles of: Labour market self-sufficiency Informed decision-making Strategic partnerships Lifelong learning Enhanced accountability As an affiliate of the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA), RLI is accountable to its sole shareholder the Metis people of Alberta as represented by the MNA Provincial Council and to our funding partners at the federal and provincial governments. The Beginning of Rupertsland Institute In February 2010, the Metis Nation of Albertas labour market development program evolved into a new entity, called Rupertsland Institute Metis Centre of Excellence, which became an affiliate of the Metis Nation of Alberta. Rupertsland Institute (RLI) was assigned a triple mandate by the MNA Provincial Council of education, training and research. Shortly after its creation, RLI became a signatory to the Aboriginal Skills Employment and Training Strategy (ASETS). In 2011, RLI facilitated the creation of the Rupertsland Centre for Metis Research (RCMR), an academic centre at the University of Alberta.

Rupertsland Institute - Metis Centre of Excellence is open Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm.

Call (780) 801-9977.

Phone

(780) 801-9977