"MPCBC does not agree with this policy," he wrote in a letter addressed to all Metis citizens in the province.
The MPCBC is continuing talks with the province and is urging Metis people to comply with provincial regulations until something can be worked out that takes Powley into account.
A notice appeared on the MPCBC Web site several days before the MNC was scheduled to attend a special session with the first ministers on Health in Ottawa.
"The MPCBC president has been officially suspended as per MPCBC board motion on Wednesday, Sept.
"The MPCBC board of directors has chosen to take the necessary, but very difficult steps to manage this unfortunate situation.