We are the
AMERICAN METIS ABORIGINAL ASSOCIATION CHURCH OF THE METIS TRIBE, INC.
We are incorporated as a not-for-profit, non-denominational church. Religion is the cornerstone of each individual Member of the Association. We are Metis: and Mixed Blood, it also means Mixed Heritage. As our nation continues to expand, we will share our mixed traditions with each other. We will identify as Metis to find unity as a nation.
Our Articles of Incorporation read as follows:
'To provide spiritual leadership for aboriginal people of mixed blood decent. Historical/y, the Metis being warm, caring and friendly people, we welcome friends and other Native American cultures to worship with us. To educate and ordain clergy in ancient and modern spiritual beliefs of whom with the use and possession of sacred objects required in traditional Metis religious practices. To conduct ceremonies, dances, pow-wows, weddings, funeral and sweat lodges in accordance with Metis culture and with the U.S. Public law # 95-341 Aug. 11, 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom 42 use 1996 Jay Treaty - 1794 (1) between U.S. and Canada. "
There are over 30 million Metis people in the U.S. alone and several Metis organizations in Canada. Our goal is to form State Councils with several Metis bands in each state while promoting knowledge of the old ways through education, an organization where each individual may share his/her unique gifts without fear of discrimination. We want to promote understanding and self respect through workshops and cultural congregation. We want to unite ALL Metis people and show our Government that we are a Nation of mixed bloods, UNITED IN PEACE.
There is a clearinghouse to issue all supplies; applications, ID cards, newsletters, sashes, shirts, flags, etc. across the United States. All correspondence should be directed to AMAA Church of the Metis Tribe, Inc. P.O. Box 449, Kathleen, FL 33849. The e-mail address is amaametischurch@yahoo.com.
It is not necessary to renew your tribal identification card. If you should need a replacement card, send an updated application, along with a photo, a copy of your driver’s license and a new card will be issued using your current registry number.
We have membership applications available. We all know other Metis, ask them to unite with us so that we might complete our goals with our government, to be the same as Canada.
Be a Metis; Find a Metis
Did you know that Aboriginal people are defined in the Canadian Const. Act 1982 as Indian, Inuit, and Metis? We can make it happen in the United States if we unite and self identify as Metis.
You do have a choice!!
AMERICAN METIS ABORIGINAL ASSOCIATION CHURCH OF THE METIS TRIBE, INC.
PO Box 449 Kathleen, FL 33849
