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MMF and Métis Child and Family Services Authority correct misinformation regarding provincial funding increase for Michif and Métis agencies
Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis and the Métis Child and Family Services Authority wish to correct misinformation circulating about the amount of funding being provided to our agencies by the province. There have been […]
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This Métis advocate finds meaning in uplifting his community and sharing their stories around the world – The Globe and Mail
Mar 6, 2025 Justin Langan, 26, grew up in Swan River, Man., a town of 4,000 people about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. He says he felt bored and different growing up in the isolated, rural town, but found his stride around age 16 when he was elected president of his school’s student council, became […]
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Investigation finds millions meant for women, children fleeing violence was never spent – APTN News
February 24, 2025 An investigation by the Winnipeg Free Press found hundreds of millions of dollars meant for housing for Indigenous women and children fleeing violence has never been spent. For more on this, APTN News spoke with investigative reporter Marsha McLeod. Read More: https://www.aptnnews.ca/videos/investigation-finds-millions-meant-for-women-children-fleeing-violence-was-never-spent/
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KLEIN: Provinces shouldn’t foot the bill for federal Indigenous responsibilities – Winnipeg Sun
Feb 21, 2025 As a proud Manitoban and Canadian, I am committed to the prosperity of all our citizens, including our Indigenous communities. It’s essential to address a critical issue: the federal government’s responsibility toward Indigenous affairs and the undue burden placed on provincial governments, particularly here in Manitoba. The Constitution Act of 1867 clearly […]
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Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale – APTN News
Feb 13, 2025 Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s increasing rhetoric of American expansion and actions to disrupt global trade. But they are very clear: the Arctic is not for sale. “The people of the north are the ones asserting Canada’s sovereignty,” said Northwest Territories […]
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AMC Condemns Manitoba PC Leadership Candidate’s Disturbing Comments on Homelessness
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) strongly condemns the deeply offensive comments made by Wally Daudrich, a candidate in the Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership race, regarding homelessness in Winnipeg. Daudrich’s suggestion that polar bears be released in the city to address homelessness is not only cruel and dehumanizing but also […]
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MKO’s Condemns The Comments Made Against Homeless Persons By Manitoba Conservative Party Leadership Candidate Wally Daudrich
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is deeply appalled by the offensive and irresponsible comments made by Wally Daudrich, a candidate vying for leadership of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party. His disturbing joke about releasing polar bears to address homelessness is utterly unacceptable and reveals […]
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Manitoba Métis Federation calls allegation of conspiracy to harm national council inflammatory, damaging – CBC
Feb 04, 2025 MMF begins trial defence against claims of financial improprieties There is no evidence a former Métis National Council (MNC) administration engaged in scorched earth political warfare to harm the organization and empower the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) before the federation withdrew from the council in 2021, an Ontario court heard Monday. The […]
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AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson Welcomes Inclusion in Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council
February 3, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is pleased to accept the invitation to join Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council. As First Nations, we’re Treaty partners and key contributors to Manitoba’s economy. It is critical that our voices are included in discussions that will shape the province’s response to […]
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Premier Wab Kinew Meets with Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council Ahead of Tariffs
February 3, 2025 Ahead of the incoming tariffs from United States President Donald Trump, Premier Wab Kinew met with Manitoba’s U.S. Trade Council today to discuss the province’s response. “Unity is our strength right now, which is why we’ve pulled together this council with representation from business, labour and Indigenous governments,” said Kinew. “We’re going […]
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