Manitoba Métis Federation

Starting March 21, 2025, the MMF will be taking a break from posting on our official X account. To stay up-to-date with the National Government of the #RedRiverMétis, we encourage you to follow us on alternate platforms. #RedRiverMétisGovernment

🗓️ We're reminding #RedRiverMétis Harvesters to mark April 1, 2025, on their calendars to get their Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) sticker! Visit mmf.mb.ca/ctf-tags or contact harvest@mmf.mb.ca to get your CTF sticker and big game tags online or through your Regional Office.

Michif Word of the Day – March 20, 2025 LI BWAA Meaning: "wood" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

We’re buzzing with excitement about this opportunity for #RedRiverMétisYouth! Join us on April 2nd, 2025, to participate in a Pollinator Habitat Workshop! 🐝 To register, contact Community Projects Specialist Tanner Barlow at tanner.barlow@mmf.mb.ca or 431-668-3671 #RedRiverMétis

March 19th is Saint Joseph's Day. On this day, we commemorate #SaintJoseph, our Patron Saint of the #RedRiverMétis and the Protector of the Church. #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Michif Word of the Day – March 19, 2025 LI GRAAN BWAA Meaning: "forest" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

🌾 We want to hear from #RedRiverMétis Agriculture Producers to identify Red River Métis needs, interests, and priorities within the agriculture and agri-food sector! Visit arcg.is/19GzjP2 to complete the survey, or contact agriculture@mmf.mb.ca for more information.

Visit mmf.mb.ca/citizen-spotli… to read more about Southdale MLA Renée Cable, the Provincial Minister of Advanced Education and Training, and her #RedRiverMétis heritage in our latest Citizen Spotlight! #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Michif Word of the Day – March 18, 2025 AANSAAMB Meaning: "together" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

👋 We hope to see you at the St. Labre Métis Local on March 22, 2025, for their Citizenship drive in Steinbach to learn more about becoming a #RedRiverMétis Citizen! #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Visit mmf.mb.ca/citizen-spotli… to read about renowned #RedRiverMétis beadwork artist Jennine Krauchi, and her years of dedication to the craft in our latest Citizen Spotlight! #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Michif Word of the Day – March 17, 2025 AEN PARTY Meaning: "party" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

Visit mmf.mb.ca/citizen-spotli… to read about #RedRiverMétis Matriarch Bernadette Smith's journey from advocacy to education, culminating in her role as a Provincial Minister serving Manitobans in our 8 Red River Métis Matriarchs to celebrate International Women's Day.

Michif Word of the Day – March 16, 2025 L'ARK AAN SYEL Meaning: "rainbow" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

Michif Word of the Day – March 15, 2025 VER Meaning: "green" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

Visit mmf.mb.ca/le-metis/le-me… to read about #RedRiverMétis hatmaker Ronald Kerr designing and crafting culturally inspired hats featuring traditional sashes, furs, feathers, and more in the latest issue of #LeMétis. #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Visit mmf.mb.ca/citizen-spotli… to learn about #RedRiverMétis Matriarch, Elder Barbara Bruce and her advocacy for her community in our latest Citizen Spotlight! #RedRiverMétisGovernment

Michif Word of the Day – March 14, 2025 L'ORR Meaning: "gold" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

Michif Word of the Day – March 13, 2025 MAAR Meaning: "March" Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: conta.cc/3K4bUmB. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #RedRiverMétis

Visit mmf.mb.ca/le-metis/le-me… to read how the Red River Métis Fur Company is ensuring that #RedRiverMétis trappers can maintain their traditional ways of life while benefiting from fair-trade pricing. #RedRiverMétisGovernment #LeMétis