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It remains committed to supporting the Métis Capital Corporations and exploring existing and future policies and programs with our federal and provincial partners.</p> <p>Furthermore, the Métis National Council works to develop strategies and opportunities that function to support the economic prosperity and well being of the Métis Nation. Through working with our Governing Members, the MNC has identified these Economic Development principles: </p> <ol> <li> <p>Non-Me虂tis governments at all levels need to recognize that Me虂tis are Section 35 rights-holders.</p> </li> <li> <p>Me虂tis are a Nation. 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