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Governance in Action Annual Report Sponsors Platinum Silver Youth Media Bronze A Family Company Mini AGA Priority Financial Inc. Additional diabetes.ca | 1-800-BANTING Murray N. Trachtenberg B.A, LL.B Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public 2 47th MMF Annual General Assembly - Governance in Action Greetings from President David N. Chartrand, LL.D (hon), O.M. Manitoba Metis Federation I would like to give a warm welcome to all our Métis Elders, delegates, dignitaries, and our many friends joining us for our 47th Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Thank you all for your participation in this important governance tradition. I also want to recognize and give special thanks to our many sponsors who again have helped make our Assembly the largest gathering across the Métis Nation Homeland. Each year we choose a theme for our Assembly that recognizes our efforts and achievements for the year as well as highlights our goals for the coming year. This year we have selected the theme “Governance in Action”. Your democratically elected Métis government is an active accountability – Governance in Action. At this year’s Annual government. This past year has seen some excellent progress General Assembly we will once again collectively engage in in many important matters – from finalizing an agreement the necessary dialogue and welcome debate that will help us with Manitoba Hydro that seen Summerberry Trappers define the important issues, identify priorities for the Métis receive their inheritance from loss of trapping lines over 50 Nation in Manitoba and develop a plan that will benefit our years ago, to a partnership between MMF Employment and community and our children’s future. Training, Metis N4 Construction and Forbes Bros Powerline Construction that is providing valuable training to Métis Meeqwetch. citizens in the powerline industry, and to the appointment of Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative on the MMF Land Claim and Métis Section 35 Rights, Mr. Tom Isaac. It has been a wonderfully productive year! I encourage you all to take the time to review this document. In it are the reports of your government leaders, departments and affiliates. The reports share successes and the future plans that I am sure each of you want to be aware of. During these next few days, I encourage to meet your leaders. Talk to them. Learn how you can get involved in active governance. As I look at our future I am encouraged. I look forward to participatory democracy, true consultation, and government MMF Annual Report 3 4 47th MMF Annual General Assembly - Governance in Action Platinum (Riel) Sponsor 2015 has been a very exciting year for the relationship between Forbes Bros., Ltd and the Manitoba Metis Federation. As Joint Venture partners we are preparing for the upcoming BiPole project and will, at this AGA, be recognizing the achievements of two cohorts of graduates from the Line Worker Certification program. This program, which we have jointly sponsored and delivered with the MMF has been oversubscribed and shows the commitment of Métis persons in seeking opportunities to participate in development in Manitoba. It continues to be our intention to maintain a long term relationship with the Métis people of Manitoba; there will be many opportunities coming over the next few years; BiPole, distribution contracts, other transmission projects that cause us to anticipate very strong employment demand for the next 5-10 years. The Forbes Bros. Canadian First Model is the most comprehensive engagement strategy in our industry, we have dedicated significant resources to ensuring that our activities benefit those most affected. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the MMF and wish you success in your deliberations at this year’s AGA. Forbes Bros., Ltd. MMF Annual Report 5 Metis N4 Construction Inc. is a for prot share capital corporation wholly owned by the MMF Metis Economic Development Trust. Metis N4 Construction Inc. is a construction project management company which has a joint venture with Interlake Powerline Construction for the BiPole III project. Suite 100 - 150 Henry Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7 204.586.8474 www.metisN4construction.ca Platinum (Riel) Sponsor Metis N4 Construction Inc. is a for On behalf of Metis N4 Construction Inc, it is our honor and privilege to host the Banquet and Dinner in conjunction with the 47th Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. Created as a prot share capital corporation for profit company, Metis N4 Construction was created to ensure Economic Development opportunities wholly owned by the MMF Metis for our Metis Citizens and Government Structure. This is being done through the Metis Economic Economic Development Trust. Development Trust Fund that is managed by the Trustees and Directors. We would like to take the opportunity to provide you with some background information throughout the Metis N4 Construction Inc. is a Dinner, through a formal presentation provided by the Staff of Metis N4 Construction. It is our hope that you will all attend and enjoy the presentation and learn of the opportunities and partnerships construction project management associated with this company. company which has a joint venture with Interlake Powerline Jack Park Board Chairman Construction for the BiPole III Minister of Hydro project. Suite 100 - 150 Henry Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7 204.586.8474 www.metisN4construction.ca MMF Annual Report 7 Greetings from President Clément Chartier Métis National Council Congratulations to all citizens of the Manitoba Metis Federation and President David Chartrand as you gather to celebrate the 47th Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On behalf of the Métis National Council, I am honored to greet delegates, Elders, youth and especially Métis veterans as your government prepare to meet. This is an exciting period for the Métis Nation in light of the federal government’s recent appointment of Ministerial Special Representative, Tom Isaac to propose a framework for negotiating your s.31 victory in the Supreme Court of Canada and, as well, to address the s.35 Aboriginal rights of our people, seeking ways to bring about reconciliation between Canada and the Métis Nation. At the same time, In this connection, I look forward to continued work in the federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs recently concluded collaboration with your leadership in the areas of Métis a Métis Economic Development Accord with us that should governance, economic development and rights. I extend my enable the Métis Nation to move ahead in the areas of sincere best wishes to all Métis in Manitoba at your Annual business development, participation in major projects, labour General Assembly and in your ongoing dedication in the force development, and strengthening Métis institutions to pursuit of our existence as a distinct people and nation. advance economic development. As we move forward towards the full recognition of our rightful place within Canada, we must continue with our own internal nation-building and I invite you to continue to press forward towards the eventual adoption of a Métis Nation constitution and companion federal legislation which affirms our right of self-government through a Canada-Métis Nation Relations Act. The renewal of the ASETS program in 2017 is also of critical importance to the Métis Nation and its Governing Members, as is the continuation of the registry process of our Métis Nation citizens. 8 47th MMF Annual General Assembly - Governance in Action I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 47th Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation. Established in 1967, the Manitoba Metis Federation is dedicated to articulating the needs and aspirations of the Metis people of Manitoba. This meeting is an ideal opportunity to reflect upon your many achievements while setting goals for the future. I am certain that you will make the most of your discussions and that you will leave the meeting with valuable insight into the ways in which you can continue to work together to foster positive change and create greater economic opportunities for the community. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive gathering in Winnipeg. The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. OTTAWA 2015 MMF Annual Report 9 Greetings from Greetings from The Honourable Justin Trudeau Thomas Mulcair Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada On behalf of Canada’s New It is with great pleasure that Democrats, I am pleased to I welcome everyone to the extend warm greetings to Manitoba Metis Federation’s everyone gathered for the 47th 47th Annual General Assembly. Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation. Since its inauguration, the Manitoba Metis Federation’s For almost 50 years, the Annual General Assembly has Manitoba Metis Federation provide a strong and productive has provided leadership and forum for promoting the rights community advocacy. Your of the Métis as both Aboriginals work to protect the traditions and citizens of Manitoba. I, and history of the Métis people and the entire Liberal Caucus, and lay the foundation for future successes will ensure that recognize and support the hard work of the Manitoba this knowledge and rich cultural heritage will be preserved. Metis Federation as they work to bring positive awareness Future generations will reflect with pride on all that has been to the importance of supporting our Métis and Aboriginal accomplished. communities throughout Canada. New Democrats are proud to stand in solidarity with you and I would like to thank the Manitoba Metis Federation for to work together to build a Canada where all peoples can organizing today’s Opening Ceremony, which unites Métis prosper. We remain committed to forging nation-to-nation from across the province in celebrating their culture and relationships with Aboriginal peoples built on mutual respect traditions.