Winnipeg, MB, in the Métis Nation Homeland – On July 6, 2021, President David Chartrand, representing the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, representing Canada, signed the Manitoba Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. By signing this agreement, Canada … Read More
May 12, 2021 marks 151 years since the Manitoba Act received Royal Assent, paving the way for Manitoba to become Canada’s fifth province.
On behalf of your Metis government, we wish you a safe Louis Riel Day. Join us as we take you through the life and legacy of our Founding Father, as … Read More
Winnipeg, in the Homeland of Métis Nation – Today, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is proud to participate in recognizing Louis Riel Day, after the father of our Nation and the founder of Manitoba. “We are proud of all Manitobans who join us in celebrating Louis Riel Day,” said David Chartrand, President of … Read More
Videos: Meet Up with Mason: Episode 25 – Louis Riel’s Birthday https://www.manitobametis.com/news/meet-up-with-mason-october-22-2020-10am/ Did You Know: Episode 13 – Winnipeg Tribune article – “My Love Affair with Louis Riel” https://www.manitobametis.com/news/did-you-know-august-23-2020-10am/ Episode … Read More
An Account of Riel’s Funeral Service 135 years ago, December 12, 1885 from the British Daily Whig. RIEL IS LAID TO REST ________________________________________________________ FUNERAL SERVICES OF THE DEAD METIS CHIEF … Read More
