Exploring Theme: "Metis Initiatives"

APTN News: Every year, thousands of Red River Métis from across the homeland gather in Winnipeg to attend the Manitoba Metis Federation’s Annual General Assembly (AGA). Last weekend, nearly 4,000 attended the assembly hosted at the Assiniboia Downs. Over three days, delegates were given a chance to share their perspectives, connect with kin and participate...

NationTalk: Penetanguishene, Ontario —This weekend, Métis citizens, dignitaries, and guests convened for the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)’s 31st Annual General Assembly (AGA). This year’s AGA was hosted at Discovery Harbour—the historic site where in 1828 ancestors of the Georgian Bay Métis Community relocated after the War of 1812 when the British ceded their home of...

David Chartrand says MMF trying to do its part to resuscitate downtown CBC Indigenous: Downtown Winnipeg is suffering from a historically high vacancy rate and the Manitoba Métis Federation says it’s trying to do its part to revive the city core by expanding its footprint around Portage Avenue and Main Street. The MMF announced Thursday it purchased two...