Manitoba Métis Federation

06/10/2026

We’re growing in the Interlake Region!

Follow MEDOCare Pharmacy on Facebook and Instagram, and stay tuned for exciting updates on our newest location.

Check out MEDOCare Pharmacy's page for pharmacy updates, wellness resources, service information, and community news!

Visit https://www.medocare.ca/ to learn more.

06/10/2026

If you need support (i.e. food, prescription delivery, pumps, or transportation for those unable to get out of their home), please do not hesitate to reach out via email at [email protected] or via our emergency hotline at 1-888-362-2012.

For those who need mental health supports, please contact the MMF’s Mental Wellness Support Line. The line is open every day between 7am-11pm toll-free at 1-833-390-1041 ext. 1.

06/10/2026

The MMF wishes to thank Premier Kinew for personally coming to visit Minitonas, which has been hard hit by recent extreme weather. He took the time to meet with local MMF leadership to hear how we are helping our Citizens and others affected by recent overland flooding.

06/10/2026

The 2026 Manitoba Métis Federation National Election is approaching.

To ensure a fair process, your has defined rules both under the Constitution and Election rules that govern the conduct of all election officials, candidates, campaigns, and others.

Please visit https://mmfelections.com/election-resource-centre/election-rules/ for the full list of election rules to ensure that you are in compliance.

Election Day is on June 23, 2026, and advance polls will begin on June 13, 2026.

06/09/2026

🎨 Exciting news for Artisans - our Artist & Artisan Initiative is returning for a second round!

➡️ Applications are now open for the Red River Métis Artist & Artisan Entrepreneurship Initiative. Take advantage of this opportunity to partake in virtual workshops and hands-on learning opportunities!

Please email your completed application to Samantha Law at
[email protected] by June 15th, 2026.

Visithttps://www.mmf.mb.ca/wcm-docs/freetext/2026_artistartisans_registrationform_fillable_20260608161808.pdf to download your application today!

06/09/2026

Follow MMF Michif Language for more Michif language content!

Michif Word of the Day — June 9, 2026

AEN NITWEL

Meaning: "star"

Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: https://conta.cc/3K4bUmB

06/08/2026

Cheryl Parisien went looking for a novel set during the Red River Resistance. When she couldn't find one, she decided to write her own.

Parisien's debut novel, The Unweaving, follows a family as surveyors from the new Dominion of Canada arrive in the Red River.

Visit https://www.mmf.mb.ca/citizen-spotlight/red-river-reads-author-cheryl-parisien-speaks-on-her-debut-novel to read more about Cheryl's inspirations, and her journey to becoming a published author.

06/08/2026

🗞️ Get the inside scoop with Red River Métis Economic Insight!

The newly refreshed newsletter is your one-stop shop on the latest economic news, events, and opportunities for businesses.

Don't wait, dive in today! Find it on the shelves of your local MMF Regional Office, or online at https://www.rrmbdc.ca/newsletters.

06/08/2026

Michif Word Of The Day has a new home! Follow MMF Michif Language for more content.

Michif Word of the Day — June 8, 2026

BAARSOO ANTR DEU ZAABR

Meaning: "hammock"

Sourced through the Gabriel Dumont Institute: https://conta.cc/3K4bUmB

06/08/2026

June is , a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

This month, we honour our ancestors, the stories, and traditions of the while celebrating the strength, resilience, and ongoing contributions of the Citizens across our Homeland.