S In Memoriam
Funeral Service for Métis Elder George Fleury – A highly respected Métis Elder, mentor and leader who touched so many
A private family funeral Mass was held for Elder George Fleury in St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Minnedosa, MB. The MMF would like to share the video of the service for those who would like to watch it. Read more: Métis National Council Offers Condolences on the Passing of Métis Elder George Fleury Since his […]
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Read MoreMétis National Council Offers Condolences on the Passing of Métis Elder George Fleury
Condolence from Clément Chartier, President, Métis National Council, to the Family of Métis Elder George Fleury and to the Métis government and citizens in Manitoba On behalf of the Métis Nation, I would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Elder George Fleury, a highly respected Métis Elder, mentor and leader who touched […]
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Read MoreMMF mourns respected Elder, founding father
Winnipeg, MB in the Métis Nation Homeland – Elder George Fleury, born in the community of Ste. Madelaine, dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and leader has left our Métis Nation. George was a founding father of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and has left a legacy for us all. With his kind, quiet, gentle […]
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Read MoreMKO: In loving memory of Clyde Flett
“On behalf of everyone at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, I want to extend my sincere and deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Clyde Flett. We are beyond saddened to share that Clyde has begun his journey onto the spirit world. As my assistant, Clyde was an integral part of the MKO family and […]
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Read MoreMKO: Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness in Thompson, Manitoba
Dec 1, 2020 To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. To view this post in a JPG format, please click here for page 1, and here for page 2. This following information provides resources that people experiencing homelessness in Thompson can access free of charge. Please note that the Canadian Mental […]
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Read MoreUniversity College of the North Mourns Passing of Elder Albert Tait
(Norway House, MB) – Advocate, defender, advisor, ally, and friend. Elder Albert Tait epitomized all of those words. His work with the University College of the North (UCN) spanned decades. He more recently served as a member of UCN’s Governing Council and Council of Elders. Albert held a special connection to UCN’s Kenanow Faculty of […]
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Read MoreFamilies of First Nations men killed in train collision preparing to say goodbye – CBC
Three men died in crash with two-car train near Strathclair last Tuesday Sep 15, 2020 The families of the men killed in a collision between a train and a van near Strathclair last week are waiting to bring their loved ones home so they can say goodbye. “Heartbreaking. It’s not just family and friends that are in shock. […]
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Read MoreVigil held for 9-year-old boy who drowned in Red River – APTN News
“He’d brighten the room up because he’d come up with a big smile.” Jul 07, 2020 A public vigil was held in Winnipeg on Monday to remember nine-year-old Darius Bezecki. The boy died after being swept away by the current of the Red River while playing in the water on Friday. Monday evening saw an […]
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Read MoreStatement from President Chartrand on the Passing of Lawrie Barkwell
September 26, 2019 It is with the heaviest of heart, that I announce the passing of our mentor, teacher and friend… Lawrie Barkwell. Where do I even begin to sum up the life of this incredible man and friend? How do capture in just a few words what he meant to me and the Metis […]
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Read MorePresident David Chartrand’s Special Statement on the Passing of Minister Jean Desrosiers
May 16, 2019 We have lost one of our Champions of Métis rights and one who had attained the great respect of his cabinet and President as a close friend and colleague, a man who was re-elected each time for he always defended the views of his Region. We will miss him and be lost […]
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