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October 25, 2024
‘People don’t feel safe there’: Some Red River Métis voice concerns about MMF gathering
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...
August 19, 2024
MNO Annual General Assembly Celebrating and Sharing Métis Stories and History in Ontario
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...
July 18, 2024
Manitoba Métis Federation expands footprint in downtown Winnipeg, buys 2 office towers near Portage and Main
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...