Manitoba Metis Federation

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

  Delegates include residential school survivors, elders and youth.

  Canada

  Apr 18
• ‘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
• Metis National Council takes former president, Manitoba Metis Federation to court

  The Metis National Council has filed a lawsuit against its former president and the Manitoba Metis Federation alleging financial irregularities and questionable contracts.

  Crime

  Jan 28
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• 101-year-old Saskatchewan Métis veteran remembered for enduring legacy

  Louis Roy, who died Tuesday at a long-term care home in northern Saskatchewan, was one of the oldest veterans of the Second World War.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• 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