Audrey Poitras
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Audrey Mae Poitras has served as president of the Métis Nation of Alberta
since 1996, the first female in that position. She also serves as vice-president on the Canadian Métis National Council
.
Born Audrey Dumont, she shares common ancestry with Gabriel Dumont. Her home town is Elk Point, Alberta
, and she lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
She also joined the Board of the Canadian Executive Service Organization
in 2004.
Métis Nation of Alberta
The Métis Nation of Alberta was formed in 1932 as the Métis Association of Alberta. Its primary goal was to be a political body to lobby the government on behalf of the Métis people. Its primary founding members were Felice Callihoo, Joseph Dion, James P. Brady, Malcolm Norris, Peter Tompkins. ...
since 1996, the first female in that position. She also serves as vice-president on the Canadian Métis National Council
Métis National Council
The Métis National Council is the representative of the Northwest Métis people within Canada.-History:The National Council was formed in 1983, following the recognition of the Métis as an aboriginal people in Canada, in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982...
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Born Audrey Dumont, she shares common ancestry with Gabriel Dumont. Her home town is Elk Point, Alberta
Elk Point, Alberta
Elk Point is a town located in the east central part of the Canadian province of Alberta. It is located on Highway 41.A number of oil related businesses have located in Elk Point. Agriculture is also important in the Elk Point area....
, and she lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
She also joined the Board of the Canadian Executive Service Organization
Canadian Executive Service Organization
The Canadian Executive Service Organization is a registered national and international development charity that has operated since 1967...
in 2004.