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MMF signs first-of-its-kind treaty – Brandon Sun

by ahnationtalk on December 2, 202469 Views

Dec. 2, 2024

WINNIPEG — Speeches, tears, standing ovations and fiddle music marked a historic day as the Manitoba Métis Federation signed a first-of-its-kind treaty with Canada that recognizes it as the official government of the Red River Métis people.

More than 150 people attended the signing ceremony, held Saturday afternoon on the 20th floor of 333 Main St., one of two towers in downtown Winnipeg the federation purchased this past summer. Another 500 people watched the ceremony via a livestream on YouTube.

Federation president David Chartrand choked back tears as he spoke about the treaty.

Read More: https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2024/12/02/mmf-signs-first-of-its-kind-treaty

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