About Us
Gabriel Dumont Local #11 is a local of the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, representing Métis in the city of Saskatoon and surrounding area.
Established in the late 1960s, Gabriel Dumont Local #11 is one of the oldest Métis locals in the province of Saskatchewan. Since its founding, the Local has undergone significant change and periods of inactivity. In February 2018, the Local reorganized with a new governance intent on re-invigorating its membership by providing Métis cultural and educational programming.
The mission of Gabriel Dumont Local #11 is to revitalize our Métis/Michif members by creating a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment to experience our language, culture and traditional teachings in Saskatoon.
Partners and Sponsors
We are a volunteer organization and encourage all our members to contribute their time, skills, and expertise to ensuring our success. We have a dedicated Board of Directors, or Local Council that meets on a regular monthly schedule. Currently we have 9 Council members, including Elder and youth representation. Our Lii Vyeu, Nora Cummings sits on our Council as an ex-officio member, from whom we seek direction and guidance.
Gabriel Dumont Local #11 Council Members:
Nora Cummings - Li Vyeu
Jocelyn Ormerod - President
Ken Bodvarson – Vice President
Vacant - Secretary
Cheryl Troupe -Treasurer
Wilfred Burton – Member at large
Angela Caron – Member at large
Megan Shingoose – Member at large
Shirley Hagen – Member at large
Cheryl Puckey - Member at Large
Stewart Trotchie - Member at Large
Tasha Altman - Member at Large
Julia Aussant – Member at large (Youth representative)
