2020 – Digital AGA Annual Report
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Our Mission The Manitoba Metis Federation serves the Métis Nation’s Manitoba Métis Community and its Citizens through advancing their cultural, social, economic and political well-being and through a strong, representative and self-sustaining Metis Government founded on the inherent rights of the Manitoba Metis Community. Our Vision A strong, democratic and accountable Métis Government in Manitoba committed to improving the lives of our Citizens and empowered by a proud and vibrant people forever united within the Métis Nation. Table of Contents ANNUAL GREETINGS THE RT. HON. JUSTIN P. J. TRUDEAU, P.C., M.P......................................................1 Prime Minister of Canada PRESIDENT DAVID N. CHARTRAND, LL.D. (HON), O.M. ......................................2 Manitoba Metis Federation PRESIDENT CLÉMENT CHARTIER, QC ...........................................................................5 Métis National Council INFINITY WOMEN SECRETARIAT SPOKESWOMAN ANITA CAMPBELL ...6 Infinity Women Secretariat Inc. / MMF Minister of Finance & Human Resources THE HONOURABLE DANIEL VANDAL, PC, MP...........................................................7 St. Boniface – St. Vital THE HONOURABLE JANICE C. FILMON, CM, OM ....................................................7 Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba THE HONOURABLE JIM CARR, PC, MP ..........................................................................8 Winnipeg South Centre MR. WAB KINEW, MLA ..............................................................................................................8 Leader of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba - Fort Rouge PRESIDENT CLARA MORIN DAL COL..............................................................................9 Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) GRAND CHIEF JERRY DANIELS........................................................................................10 Southern Chiefs' Organization THE HONOURABLE BRIAN PALLISTER ........................................................................11 Premier of Manitoba RCMP JANE MACLATCHY .....................................................................................................11 Assistant Commissioner and Commanding Officer of the RCMP PRESIDENT MELANIE OMENIHO ......................................................................................12 Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, Women of the Métis Nation MR. DANNY SMYTH ...................................................................................................................12 Winnipeg Police Chief GREETINGS FROM THE HONOURABLE EILEEN CLARKE ................................13 Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations GREETINGS FROM THE HONOURABLE TERRY DUGUID, MP ..........................13 Winnipeg South SPONSORS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 MMF PORTFOLIOS ST AGRICULTURE ..........................................................................................................................................................................95 MINUTES OF THE 51 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY .................... 25 CULTURE & HERITAGE .......................................................................................................................................................97 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ...................................................................................................................... 40 ENVIRONMENT & MINING ................................................................................................................................................101 ANNUAL REPORTS FISHERIES ................................................................................................................................................................................109 MMF DEPARTMENTS FRENCH LANGUAGE ...........................................................................................................................................................113 CENTRAL REGISTRY OFFICE ........................................................................................................................................ 43 METIS RIGHTS & CONSTITUTION ...............................................................................................................................117 EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE ..............................................................................................................................47 MICHIF LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................................................................................121 ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................................51 NATURAL RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................................123 ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION ...............................................................................................................................59 PROVINCIAL EDUCATION ...............................................................................................................................................129 HEALTH & WELLNESS .......................................................................................................................................................63 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS .................................................................................................................................................133 HOUSING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................67 RIEL HOUSE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 137 HUMAN RESOURCES ...........................................................................................................................................................75 SIXTIES SCOOP ......................................................................................................................................................................141 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................79 SPORTS & YOUTH ............................................................................................................................................................... 145 METIS COMMUNITY LIAISON DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................83 MMF AFFILIATES METIS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING/INDIGENOUS SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ...87 LOUIS RIEL CAPITAL CORPORATION .................................................................................................................... 149 METIS JUSTICE INSTITUTE .............................................................................................................................................91 LOUIS RIEL INSTITUTE ....................................................................................................................................................153 METIS CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 157 METIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ..............................................................................................................161 METIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................165 Annual Greetings THE RT. HON. JUSTIN P. J. TRUDEAU, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Dear Friends: I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone taking part in the 52nd Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF). For over fifty years, the Manitoba Metis Federation has dedicated itself to advancing the well-being of Manitoba’s Metis community. This Annual General Assembly provides an opportunity to review the MMF’s accomplishments over the past year, discuss issues of importance, and establish goals and priorities for the future. It continues to be a challenging time for planning and hosting events. That is why I would like to thank the dedicated organizers for their hard work in making this year's AGA virtual so that it could still take place. I am certain that delegates will make the most of this chance to network, build relationships and contribute to this important gathering. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive meeting. The Manitoba Metis Federation acknowledges along with this written statement, Prime Minister Trudeau also provided video greetings on behalf of the government of Canada. Manitoba Metis Federation 2020 Annual Report 1 THE PATH FORWARD — A MESSAGE FROM OUR Let me be clear that we have waited a long, long time for At long last, we are beginning to see our vision realized. We a Prime Minister to show this kind of respect, supporting have long-term commitments from Canada to ensure that PRESIDENT an inclusionary approach that ensures the Métis Nation is we can continue to invest in the well-being of our Métis treated