COVID-19 News

MMF finally able to offer COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Métis Citizens 12 and up

May 20, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – After many months of advocacy and pressure on the provincial government, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is finally able to offer a vaccination rollout plan for Métis …

MMF donates $50,000 to Oxygen for India, encourages Citizens to contribute

May 17, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – Yesterday, on behalf of the Manitoba Métis Government, Cabinet and all Citizens, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation …

Pallister hits below the belt by ignoring Métis nurses

May 13, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – Yesterday, in a pair of provincial press releases, Premier Brian Pallister’s government ignored both the hard-working presence of the Métis …

MMF recognizes and celebrates Métis nurses for National Nursing Week

May 12, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – On behalf of the Cabinet, Citizens and staff, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), extends thanks and appreciation for the hard-working Métis nurses on the …

President of the MMF gets the AstraZeneca vaccine

April 16, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – After ensuring that seniors, Elders and vulnerable Citizens of Manitoba’s Métis Community received their vaccines out of the 100 doses provided by the province, David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba

MMF delivers first of 100 COVID-19 vaccines for Métis Elders and vulnerable Citizens

April 12, 2021

Winnipeg, MB, in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) recently found itself with an unexpected shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines. In spite of the lack …

Province’s loose definition of First Nations preys on virus fears of Métis Nation

February 24, 2021

Winnipeg, MB., in the Homeland of Métis Nation – Today, Dr. Marcia Anderson and Dr. Joss Reimer delivered an update on the First Nations vaccination program in Manitoba. Anderson outlined how First Nations …

President Chartrand visits the COVID-19 testing site for Métis Citizens

January 28, 2021

Winnipeg, MB in the Homeland of Métis Nation It’s no secret to Citizens that your Métis Government has been working hard to make sure you are safe and well through this …

Métis Nation set to bring change to Canadian healthcare system

January 28, 2021

Winnipeg, MB in the Homeland of the Métis Nation – This week, federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous representatives participated in a national dialogue on anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare, an issue …

Letter to Métis Citizens: Fish distribution to Citizens of the Manitoba Métis Community

January 20, 2021

Dear Métis Citizen: The Métis Nation has a long and proud history of meeting the needs of Métis people in a way that is both sustainable and conservation minded.

MMF opens first-of-its-kind COVID testing site for Métis Citizens

January 18, 2021

Winnipeg, MB in the Homeland of Métis Nation –The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) will be opening a COVID-19 testing site for its Métis Citizens. The MMF has partnered with Intrinsic Analytics …

Manitoba Metis Federation will not accept token role in vaccine deployment strategy

January 14, 2021