Metis Meet in Sudbury

Listening closely to the needs of Ontario's Metis population is top of mind at the Annual General Assembly underway in Sudbury.

Metis Nation of Ontario president Gary Lipinski says his leadership has been actively working on a strategic plan which reflects concerns brought forward over the past year.

"This plan kind of outlines a number of key areas and key priorities that Metis people who told us what we should be working on," says Lipinski. "So we're putting that plan in front of them seeking their approval and ratification. That will us some areas to focus on as we go forward in the next few years."

Yesterday, the Nation signed an agreement of understanding with the province's Ministry of Education.

The assembly runs till tomorrow.