Parks Canada and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday that states Métis citizens in the province will receive free entry to national parks and historic sites in the province.
The MOU is part of Parks Canada’s open doors program, which is in effect until March 31, 2026.
“Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories and cultures, as well as the special relationships Indigenous peoples have with traditional lands and waters,” Parks Canada said in a statement.