Manitoba Metis Federation

Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the MCLD tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Little Moccasins, a weekly online parenting group held over Zoom. A public health nurse and dietitian are available on call to help answer your pregnancy and baby developmental questions. #MétisNation

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for December 9: 280 new cases 5,348 active cases 13,869 recovered 13.5% five-day test positivity rate... 19,655 total cases 300 cases in hospital, 38 in intensive care 438 deaths See more

TONIGHT: Tune in at 7:00pm for The Beat Goes On, our free Métis entertainment livestream This week, we're joined by the Mike Lauze Band! Watch live on the MMF website (www.mmf.mb.ca) or the official MMF YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/ManitobaMetisMMF) #MétisNation

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for November 25: 349 new cases 8,758 active cases 5,893 recovered 14% five-day test positivity rate... 14,907 total cases 303 cases in hospital, 50 in intensive care 256 deaths See more

Michif Word of the Day - December 9, 2020 L'aariyaanl Meaning: Moose ... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

Michif Word of the Day - November 25, 2020 Enn krimonn Meaning: Scarf... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for November 3: 103 new cases 3,495 active cases 2,797 recovered 8.6% five-day test positivity rate... 6,377 total cases 130 cases in hospital, 20 in intensive care 85 deaths See more

In today’s video, MMF Senior Director of Metis Employment Training & Youth Kerry Smith provides an update on current programs and contests being offered to Métis Youth. For more information about Youth contests, programs and activities visit www.mmfmetisyouth.com #MétisNation

We will be bringing back some of our most popular episodes of The Beat Goes On. Tonight's episode features Martin Desjarlais, Sierra Noble, Jesse Bandura, and Marie Josee Dandeneau. #MétisNation

MMF President and Métis National Council Spokesperson David Chartrand appears before the standing committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Sharing the Metis Nations perspective as they study the support for Indigenous Communities, Businesses and Individuals through a second wave of COVID-19.

In today’s video message, MMF IPCA & Lands Management Project Officer Nicole Lischynski provides an update on MMF's Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas (IPCAs). Currently, the MMF is creating an online survey to give community members a chance for their voices to be heard. If you would like to fill out a survey now contact: Conservation Coordinator: [email protected] Project Officer: [email protected] #MétisNation

The Beat Goes On is postponed until December 1st, but you can watch last weeks episode with CT Taylor & Triple Threat, featuring Christopher Taylor, Ken Campbell, Paul Kelly, Doug Yuel, and Special Guest: Michael Audette! Want to watch other past episodes? Visit the official MMF YouTube page: www.youtube.com/user/ManitobaMetisMMF #MétisNation

Michif Word of the Day - November 3, 2020 Li Pwel Daanimaal OR li pwel daanimoo Meaning: Fur... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

MNC National Spokesperson David Chartrand appears before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in view of its study of Support for Indigenou...s Communities, Businesses, and Individuals Through a Second Wave of COVID-19. Watch Live here: https://parlvu.parl.gc.ca//PowerBrowser/20201103/-1/34171

The Louis Riel Vocational College in partnership with Northwest Metis Council is now recruiting students for its online Health Care Aid Challenge Program. Download an employer form: https://www.lrvc.ca//hcac-employer-form-revised-feb-19-201... Download an application: https://www.lrvc.ca/assets/lrvc-student-data-sheet.pdf

Today's episode of Red River Cart Adventures, our Tuesday morning educational video series for Métis families, is all about transportation! Teresa and Mason are joined by special guest Alan Ford, a Home School Teacher with the Louis Riel Institute. The book of the week is Where’s My T-R-U-C-K ? by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow, followed by a crafting activity making a monster truck. Jump aboard! Michif words for this episode:... Lost waanishin Patience - pa iksitii Toy - zhoo zhoo Congratulations to Billie McCormick, winner of this week’s prize! Don’t forget to pre-register for a chance to win your very own prize during next week’s show. Visit www.manitobametis.com/louis-riel-institute/ for more information.

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for November 24: 476 new cases 8,677 active cases 5,633 recovered 14.2% five-day test positivity rate... 14,558 total cases 292 cases in hospital, 47 in intensive care 248 deaths See more

Tune in to another episode of The Beat Goes On, our free Métis livestream concert series, TOMORROW at 7 pm We'll be joined by the Mike Lauze Band, featuring Josh Gareau, Brad Moggie, Jason Appleyard, Paul Fontaine, and Mike himself! Watch live on the MMF website (www.mmf.mb.ca) or the official MMF YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/ManitobaMetisMMF) #MétisNation

The Métis National Council's first of two virtual engagement sessions on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is currently ongoing. Tune in now at www2.metisnation.ca//metis-nation-virtual-engagement-un-d/. You can also watch the second engagement session live this upcoming Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. (CT). #MétisNation

Today, the MMF has announced that it is restarting previously offering supports, as well as initiating new programs to support our Manitoba Métis Citizens who are being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/35QiUBe #MétisNation

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for November 2: 241 new cases 3,455 active cases 2,740 recovered 9% five-day test positivity rate... 6,275 total cases 124 cases in hospital, 18 in intensive care 80 deaths See more

Michif Word of the Day - November 2, 2020 Rizistaan OR shoohkishtikwanew Meaning: Resistance... Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php #MétisNation #MichifWOTD

In today's daily video bulletin, Shannon Allard-Chartrand from the Metis Justice Institute discusses the changes being made to the department's programming to accommodate current COVID-19 guidelines. Programs are now being offered through video/teleconference call options designed to provide Métis Citizens with the supports they need safely. For more information, visit www.manitobametis.com/metis-justice-institute/ or call (204) 949-9557.

Manitoba's COVID-19 count for November 1: 312 new cases 3,255 active cases 2,704 recovered... 8.9% five-day test positivity rate 6,034 total cases 120 cases in hospital, 18 in intensive care 75 deaths See more