Manitoba Metis Federation creates Two-Spirit Michif Local to better represent 2SLGBTQ community
The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) has created its first Two-Spirit Michif local to help better represent its 2SLGBTQ community. Continue reading
Manitoba Metis Federation
MMF says province failed to consult them on new child welfare plan
After meeting with Families Minister Heather Stefanson Thursday about a new child welfare funding plan, the Manitoba Metis Federation said they should have included Indigenous leaders first. Continue reading
Metis support for Manitoba Hydro projects uncertain after latest cancelled deal
The Manitoba Metis Federation is threatening more court action against the province over cancelled agreements with Manitoba Hydro. Continue reading
Métis ‘60s Scoop survivors work toward reconciliation with government at Winnipeg symposium
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
The two-day event brought Métis leaders together with ’60s Scoop survivors to collect their input on reconciliation efforts with the federal government. Continue reading
Manitoba Métis Federation demands apology from Premier Pallister
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The Manitoba Métis Federation is demanding an apology from Premier Brian Pallister for going back on the promise of a $67-million payment from Manitoba Hydro. Continue reading
Manitoba Métis, federal government announce $154M in funding as part of land dispute settlement
The first payment in the joint action plan between the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Government of Canada totals $154.3 million. Continue reading
Manitoba Metis Federation threatens transmission line support
The Manitoba Metis Federation is threatening to pull its support for the last leg of the power line to Minnesota after Manitoba Hydro offered payouts to multiple First Nations in the province. Continue reading
‘I did not want to go here’: MMF suing province over Manitoba Hydro deal
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The Manitoba Metis Federation is making good on its promise to take the province to court. Continue reading
Hearings into controversial Manitoba Hydro project begin Monday
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Hearings begin Monday on the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, the proposed final leg of the Bipole III project expected to cost $453 million. Continue reading
Manitoba Premier says government planning to end spotlight hunting
The Manitoba government appears set to ban hunting with spotlights – a practice that Premier Brian Pallister said last year was leading to a race war with some Indigenous hunters. Continue reading