Picture from Metis Crossing at Smokey Lake, Alberta.Sunflowers in front of an old wooden house on a bright, clear day.

Who we are

Supporting Métis Entrepreneurs on their journey to business success, creating economic resilience for generations.

Meet Our Team

Riley Forwood

Business Support

Samantha Gushue

Loan Assistant

Robyn Houle

Loans Officer

Shannon Houle

Financial Administrator

Karim Malas

Business Advisor

Roxanne Oliva

Administrative Assistant

Edna Puyot

Accountant

Carol Sales

Chief Executive Officer

Cindy Castelletti

Administrative Officer

Sally Bidin

Senior Account Manager

Board of Directors

Six people standing side by side in front of a large abstract artwork on a wall. They are smiling and dressed in business casual attire.

Travis Inkster

Peter Beaudoin

Shane Wanotch

Justin Larocque

Ward Sutherland

Andrea Sandmaier

Jasmine Nuthall

Our Affiliates

Otipemisiwak Métis Government

A representative voice on behalf of Métis people within Alberta, provide Métis people an opportunity to participate in government policy and, most importantly, promote and facilitate the advancement of Métis people through the pursuit of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-management.

Ruperstland Institute

An affiliate of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and holds a triple mandate in education, training and research. Offer programs, services and information to Métis people in these areas through a network of offices across Alberta.

Métis Crossing

The first major Métis cultural interpretive centre in Alberta and is a premier centre for Alberta Métis cultural interpretation, education, gatherings, and business development.

Métis Housing Corporation

Provides affordable rental housing to low and moderate income Métis and other indigenous families in Alberta.

Alberta Métis Works

An online business directory of Métis owned and verified businesses. Developed by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government as a tool to connect Métis businesses with procurement opportunities.