Manitoba Metis Federation

The Manitoba Metis Federation's Board of Directors is made up of:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (who is also the President);
2. The Vice-President of each Region
3. The Executives of each Region
4. The Spokesperson of the Metis Women of Manitoba Inc.

The Board of Directors leads, manages and guides the policies, objectives and strategic direction of the Federation and its subsidiaries. Most importantly, all 23 members are democratically elected by the membership.

Below is a more in-depth look at each board member, their portfolio responsibilities and professional experience.

President David Chartrand Minister: Land Claims Minister: Provincial HRD Committee Minister, Executive Policy Committee Minister: Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Interlake Region
Vice-President Alfred Anderson Minister: Natural Resources
Board Member Robert Gaudry Co-Minister Fisheries
Board Member Jack Park Minister: Hydro Provincial HRD Committee Member: Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Northwest Region
Board Member Richard Genaille Minister: Heritage, Sports and Youth Co-Minister: Housing
Board Member John Parenteau Minister: Fisheries
Southwest Region
Vice-President Leah LaPlante Minister: Economic Development Co-Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations Member: Executive Policy Committee Member: Strategic Planning Steering Committee Member: Provincial Advisory Committee
Board Member John Fleury Minister: Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Strategy Member: Provincial HRD Committee Member: Executive Policy Committee Member: Provincial Advisory Committee
Board Member Ken Leforte Co-Minister: Natural Resources
Southeast Region
Vice-President Denise Thomas Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations Co-Minister: Land Claims Co-Minister Executive Policy Committee Alternate to President Chartrand on MNC
Board Member Jean Desrosiers Minister: Agriculture Member: Provincial HRD Committee Member: Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Board Member Marielee Nault Minister: Health
The Pas Region
Vice-President Judy Mayer Minister: Metis Child and Family Services Co-Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations
Board Member Darrel Ferland Co-Minister: Hydro Co-Minister: Heritage, Youth and Sports
Board Member Joan Ledoux Minister: Provincial Education Co-Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations Co-Minister: Aboriginal Skills Employment Training
Thompson Region
Vice-President Julyda Lagimodiere Minister: Justice Co-Minister: Health
Board Member Edward Charrier Minister: Environment and Mining
Winnipeg Region
Vice-President Ron Chartrand Minister: Housing Co-Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations
Board Member Claire Riddle Minister: MMF Constitution Minister: Metis Rights / Metis Nation Agenda Co-Minister: Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations Member: Executive Policy Committee
Board Member Andrew Carrier Minister: Michif Languages / Residential Schools Minister: Pemmican Publications Member: Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Infinity Women Secretariat
Spokesperson Anita Campbell Minister: Finance and Human Resources Ex-Officio: Provincial HRD Committee Member: Provincial Advisory Committee Member: Strategic Steering Planning Committee