Know Before You Go

When you arrive, we ask that you check in at the registration tables so we can accurately record attendance. You’ll receive a badge allowing entry to the MNLA hall. Please wear your badge throughout the weekend. Please note that the agenda for Friday, November 20th is a dialogue forum for MNLA delegates.

We’ll take care of you, only bring what you need

For the safety of the event, please only bring essential items needed for the weekend.

Complimentary parking for all attendees. Accessible parking is available in designated areas for citizens that hold a Provincial Handicap Permit.

Your vehicle can go anywhere – within reason

Prairieland Park has complimentary parking for all attendees. Accessible parking is available in designated areas for citizens that hold a Provincial Handicap Permit.

Please ensure you’re parking your vehicle in designated spaces.
Shuttle service will be provided between the following times:

Friday November 20th

• 7:30AM- Pick up from the Alt Hotel
• 7:45AM- Pick up from Sandman Signature Hotel
• 8:00AM- Drop off at Prairieland Park
• 4:45PM- Pick up from Prairieland Park, drop off at Sandman Signature Hotel and the Alt Hotel

Saturday November 21st

• 7:30AM- Pick up from the Alt Hotel
• 7:45AM- Pick up from Sandman Signature Hotel
• 8:00AM- Drop off at Prairieland Park
• 6:30PM- Pick up from Prairieland Park, drop off at Sandman Signature Hotel and the Alt Hotel
• 8:00PM – Pick up from Prairieland Park, drop off at Sandman Signature Hotel and the Alt Hotel

Sunday November 22nd

• 7:30AM- Pick up from the Alt Hotel
• 7:45AM- Pick up from Sandman Signature Hotel
• 8:00AM- Drop off at Prairieland Park
• 4:45PM- Pick up from Prairieland Park, drop off at Sandman Signature Hotel and the Alt Hotel

MNLA Delegates and Elders will receive their travel expense, if applicable, and attendance honoraria. You can choose to receive your payment by direct deposit (EFT) or by cheques.

EFT is the easiest and most secure way to receive your payment. If you choose EFT, we will deposit your mileage, per diem, and incidental expenses before MNLA so you have the funds you need for your trip.

Please submit the EFT Enrollment Form, attached to this package, to legislativeservices@mns.ca by November 9th. Honoraria willbe paid via EFT during the following week of the MNLA.

Overpayments for per diem or incidental expenses resulting from a missed session day will be tracked and deducted from future payments. If you choose to be paid by cheque, your travel expenses and honoraria will be included in one cheque. Cheques can be picked up on Sunday, November 22, after the MNLA session ends.

Pickup location: MN-S tables by the exit.

Any cheque not picked up on Sunday will be mailed to the address on file.

Roslyn Smith will help all Elders and helpers with their payments. The same EFT process applies, and Roslyn will distribute cheques to Elders directly so they do not have to wait in line after the session. Contact Roslyn at (639) 994-0328.

The check-in process will vary depending on your attendee type. Please check in every day that you are present at MNLA. This helps us ensure accurate attendance.

Local Presidents

Please check in and receive your name badge. There will be screens directing you to the proper station for check-in. Please tell the staff at the registration desk what Region and Local you represent.

All MNLA Delegates

Please check in at the designated registration desk and receive your name badge.

Elders and Dumont Scouts

A designated registration table will be available for Elders and Dumont Scouts. Appointed Elders should check in at this desk for attendance.

Please note: each PMC member has one registered Elder representative. All Elders are welcome at MNLA, but please note that as an Elder, you may not be the registered by your Region for this session.

MN–S Citizens and MNLA Observers

Everyone is welcome to attend MNLA. When you arrive, please visit the designated registration desk to sign the code of conduct and receive your observer badge. Please keep your badge with you throughout the weekend, as you’ll need it to enter MNLA.

In-person registration will take place throughout the weekend in the lobby of Prairieland Park. When you arrive at the hall, please take notice of the screens that will direct you to the proper desk for registration.

If you are registered and have signed your conduct form, you will be given a badge for the weekend. Please note, if you lose the badge over the weekend, just return to the registration desk. You’ll need to sign a ne conduct form before receiving a new badge.

The raised seating in Hall C of Prairieland Park is the Assembly Floor and is reserved for MNLA delegates, which includes Local Presidents, Youth delegates, Elder delegates and the elected Provincial Métis Council (PMC). Seating in Hall C is limited, but additional seating is available in Hall A, where you can watch the MNLA broadcast live.

In the main lobby of Prairieland Park, there will be MN–S staff at the registration tables throughout the weekend. There will also be staff with blue MN–S Staff badges in Hall A and available on site throughout the weekend.

Is there a coat check?  

There isn’t an official coat check, but there will be coat racks available in Hall A.

Events and Exhibitors  

The Mini Métis Market and MN–S departmental booths are available throughout the weekend, and there is a Saturday evening reception open to all.

When is the market?  

The Mini Métis Market will be held on Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd.
There will be a variety of vendors in Hall A.

What are departmental booths?  

Departmental booths provide information on the programming and opportunities that MN–S offers to citizens. Departmental booths will be available to visit on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st in Hall A.

Is there a kitchen party this MNLA?  

Yes! Please join us in Hall A during the evening of Saturday, November 21 for a dinner and traditional Métis entertainment.