Clément Chartier (born 1946) is a Métis

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leader. Chartier served as President of the

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between 1984–87 and vice-president between 1993 and 1997. Born in Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, Chartier grew up in

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. He officially became a lawyer in 1980. Chartier was president of Canada's

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from 24 October 2003 to 30 September 2021. He was president of Métis Nation—Saskatchewan 1998–2003, and turned over that office to interim president Lorna Docken when he became president of the Metis National Council. Chartier announced in November 2019 that

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president David Chartrand would lead the MNC for national affairs until the council's next election and serve as the national spokesperson. In 2021 Chartier stood for election to the presidency of the MN-S again, but was unsuccessful in his run.

Education

* 1967: graduated from

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* 1978:

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Awards and recognition

* February 2004:

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from Saskatchewan provincial government

References

External links

Métis National Council: Clément Chartier profile
1946 births Living people Métis politicians University of Saskatchewan alumni Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan Canadian Métis people Athol Murray College of Notre Dame alumni Canadian King's Counsel University of Saskatchewan College of Law alumni {{Saskatchewan-politician-stub