Manitoba Metis Federation

• Manitoba honours Louis Riel with new portrait designation as first premier

  In celebration of Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, the provincial government honoured Riel with a new portrait designation recognizing him as the first premier of the province.

  Canada

  Feb 19
  
• Manitoba man who was switched at birth receives Métis citizenship

  Edward Ambrose received his Manitoba Métis Federation citizenship card in Winnipeg on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his daughter, Eileen, and his biological sister Leona.

  Canada

  Feb 14
  
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• Manitoba Métis Federation applauds Supreme Court ruling on child welfare

  Canada's highest court upheld the entirety of Ottawa's 2019 act, which affirmed that Indigenous Peoples have an inherent right of self-government.

  Politics

  Feb 9
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• 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
• ‘He has always been the first premier of Manitoba’: Riel to be recognized by new legislation

  Manitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2023
• Legacy of Louis Riel continues to loom large over Manitoba, leaders say

  It's been 138 years since his death, but the impact and legacy of Louis Riel still looms large over Manitoba.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• MMF gets shovels in the ground for culturally focused health-care centre for Métis families

  Michif Manor will be a culturally focused site for Métis families visiting Winnipeg for medical care, located near the city's Health Sciences Centre.

  Health

  Nov 2, 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 building now under ownership of the Manitoba Métis Federation

  The Manitoba Metis Federation has big plans for a newly acquired building in downtown Winnipeg, adding to their investments in the city and potential for job growth.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Manitoba cabinet minister says he is Métis, on a personal journey about his family

  Environment Minister Kevin Klein says an uncle on his mother's side had status granted by the Painted Feather Woodland Métis, and he applied and was granted status as well.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2023