Métis Nation Citizens Forum on Identity, Citizenship & Homeland
President David Chartrand speaks on the third invasion Al Benoit (MMF) – Homeland Boundaries Ron Quintal – Why Métis Nation Identification is Critical for Development Tiffany Monkman (MMF) – Métis...
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PRESS RELEASE: Prime Minister Assures Métis Nation of Federal Support in...
March 13, 2020, Ottawa, ON MNC National Spokesperson and Vice-President David Chartrand emerged from a teleconference with Prime Minister Trudeau, satisfied that the federal government is committed to...
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COVID-19 How to protect yourself and your loved ones?
What is COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases. COVID-19 is a new disease that has not...
View ArticleMMF Invests $1 Million in Emergency Funds For Metis Citizens During COVID-19...
March 20, 2020, Winnipeg, MB –Today, taking necessary steps to further protect the health and well-being of the Manitoba Metis during this crisis, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is investing $1...
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MNC PRESS RELEASE: In a Time of Crisis, we can Stop and Remember
In a Time of Crisis, we can Stop and Remember March 24, 2020 – Selkirk, MB WWII Métis Veteran Donald Russell Linklater will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and a $20,000 Recognition Payment on...
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Despite Pandemic Métis Nation Takes Time to Honour World War II Veteran
On March 24, 2020, Second World War Métis Veteran Donald Russell Linklater received thanks and a $20,000 recognition payment on his 101st birthday. The payment to Linklater is part of the $30 million...
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Canada Provides $30 million for Métis Nation’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan
Letter to Members of MNC General Assembly (Download PDF)
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See your Benefits under Canada’s emergency legislation to help anxious...
Support for individuals and families Increasing the Canada Child Benefit Implementation Date: May An extra $300 per child will be provided through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20. This will...
View ArticleMNC PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Crisis Forces Postponement of Métis National...
March 27, 2020 – Ottawa, ON Given the danger and practical impossibility of convening meetings during the COVID-19 crisis, Métis National Council (MNC) President Clément Chartier today informed...
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MMF BRIDGING FINANCIAL SUPPORT
March 28, 2020 Winnipeg, MB The Manitoba Metis Government is here to help Metis Citizens who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The MMF recognizes a gap for families and as a...
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Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
Avoiding layoffs Extending the Work-Sharing program Extending the maximum duration of the Work-Sharing program from 38 weeks to 76 weeks. The Work-Sharing program is offered to workers who agree to...
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President Chartier Enters into 14 days Self-isolation
March 30, 2020 Buffalo Narrows, SK This morning I was contacted by Saskatchewan Health informing me that I was in contact late last week with a person who was in contact with a person who tested...
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UPDATED MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT CHARTIER
March 31, 2020 Buffalo Narrows, SK Great news! Late yesterday afternoon I confirmed with the person whom I believed was the individual who had been in contact with the person (a non-resident of...
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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES DAY
March 31, 2020 Since 1993, Indigenous peoples in Canada have celebrated March 31st to honour the strength and endurance of our languages and cultures. While National Aboriginal Languages Day is a...
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Métis Nation works with Ottawa on supporting Métis businesses from economic...
On March 30 2020, Gary Anandasangaree, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Bennett, briefed the MNC and the CEOs of Métis Nation capital corporations from the five westernmost provinces on the federal...
View ArticleMMF President’s video Message on COVID-19
MMF President David Chartrand explains the Manitoba Metis Government’s province-wide action plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Métis Nation 60’s Scoop Reconciliation Update
April 3, 2020 Backgrounder On December 18, 2018, Métis National Council Minister of Social Development, David Chartrand, launched the Métis Nation Sixties Scoop Portal. This online Portal can be...
View ArticleMMF President David Chartrand shares COVID-19 plans with APTN
The Manitoba Metis Federation has been allocated more than $7 million from the federal government as part of a COVID-19 emergency response package. Among the plans the MMF has in the works are...
View ArticleMMF Virtual Concert “The Beat Goes On”
The current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many industries and members of the workforce. Many musical performances have been forced to cancel in an effort to enforce physical distancing and help...
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Métis Nation of Alberta announces province-wide COVID-19 relief action plan
The Métis Nation of Alberta is providing $1.2 million with $200,000 to each of the MNA’s six Regions in relief support for its citizens. $500 per child aged 0-12 years old, up to a maximum total...
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