David Chartrand

• First Nations chief says Manitoba Métis sign at Ottawa airport ‘controversial’

  President of the Manitoba Métis Federation said he is outraged that the signage they paid for was removed from Ottawa's international airport.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Manitoba Métis Federation builds new housing project for youth moving out of care

  The 'Mazoun' will offer places to youth aging or having already moved out of care, while providing education on life skills along with therapeutic and cultural programming.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg police investigating after gravesite of Louis Riel defaced

  'It's like a knife to the heart of our Nation. I can assure you, we will seek justice for this terrible insult,' said David Chartrand of vandalism at the gravesite of Louis Riel.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Manitoba Metis Federation to launch investigation into accused priest’s conduct

  MMF president David Chartrand said Wednesday that retired priest Arthur Masse was active in the Metis communities such as Duck Lake and Camperville for two decades.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2022
• 2022 election marks historic first for Manitoba Métis Federation

  For the third election in a row, David Chartrand will continue to serve as president of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Defence document filed, Manitoba Metis Federation says lawsuit allegations ‘baseless’

  The MMF said in a statement of defence that claims in a lawsuit filed by the Metis National Council are without merit and the case should be dismissed.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
• Pope felt ‘strong shame’ for church’s role in residential schools, MMF president says

  Chartrand said the road to reconciliation means continuing the Metis' connections to the Catholic church, while acknowledging the pain caused by those who perverted its message.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
• Manitoba Métis delegation heads to Rome for meeting with Pope Francis

  Delegates include residential school survivors, elders and youth.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2022
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• ‘A road to healing’: Pope’s apology lauded by Manitoba Indigenous leaders

  'We think this is a wonderful start to this process of engagement with the Catholic Church,' said Phil Fontaine of the Pope's apology to Indigenous Peoples Friday in Vatican City.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Manitoba Métis Federation makes $100K Ukraine donation via Red Cross

  The MMF unanimously voted Monday to provide the funds — to be directed through the Canadian Red Cross — to Ukraine, currently under ongoing attack from Russia.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2022