The Northwest Métis Council will be sending a delegation to Edmonton for the Pope's visit that will take place next Monday and Tuesday.
Vice-President Frances Chartrand is excited to be attending and estimated that as many as 100 elders from many different communities — including San Clara, Shell River, Duck Bay, Manitoba House, and Dauphin — will be joining her to hear the Pope speak and attend mass.
"I always think that if we all work together, we all have a place in this world... If we move forward and then we work with the federal, provincial and Métis governments... with the Pope... [and] with the churches, everything will be okay," Chartrand said.
She also said that it's a good step toward reconciliation.
Furthermore, Father Michel, the pastor of St. Viator's Roman Catholic Parish, thinks that it will be a positive experience focused on healing.
"There's a lot that needs to be done for sure. This is one step and it's a positive step," he said.
The church later confirmed that a parishioner from St. Viator's will be travelling to Edmonton to attend.
