David Chartrand

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Manitoba Métis delegation heads to Rome for meeting with Pope Francis

  Delegates include residential school survivors, elders and youth.

  Canada

  Apr 18
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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
• 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
• Manitoba Metis Federation president preparing to meet the Pope

  The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation will be heading to Rome to meet with the Pope.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• Manitoba Métis Federation opens newest childcare centre in Dauphin

  The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is celebrating the opening of its newest childcare centre, Michif Children's Place, in Dauphin.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2021
• Manitoba Métis Federation withdraws from national council amid growing identity spat

  The federation's president has fought for years against the acceptance of members he claims are not fully Metis, which he says is diluting the First Nation's identity.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Voting ‘like crazy’: How Manitoba Métis are getting their citizens to the polls

  Métis citizens in Manitoba could win one of several prizes in exchange for posting photos of themselves outside their local polling stations.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2021
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• Manitoba Indigenous groups welcome Brian Pallister’s exit as premier

  Tuesday's announcement that Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister will step down as leader of the province has generated a lot of discussion about Manitoba's future.

  Politics

  Aug 11, 2021