The MFC is excited to being accepting applications for new citizens again on February 17, 2026! Métis persons wishing to join us can come to our website to discover more about the Métis Federation of Canada and find the required forms and criteria to join us as a citizen. We will also begin accepting membership [...]
As we gather during the Christmas season and welcome the New Year, we take time to reflect with gratitude on the strength of Métis culture, community, and family. This season reminds us of the importance of sharing, kindness, and caring for one another—values passed down through generations. With no allotted funds and limited recognition, we [...]
Hello Métis Federation of Canada members. April 14, 2025 marked the 9 year anniversary of the Daniels Decision. A 17 year legal battle between Harry Daniels (CAP) and the Government of Canada. The Métis Federation of Canada was an intervener in this trial to ensure the recognition of Métis rights across Canada. Nine years and [...]
Take a look at the below document by highly respected Métis Historian Lawrence J. Barkwell. He compiled this in 2016 which is about 2 years before the Métis National Council published the Métis Homeland (Blue Blob) map. The Métis Homeland: Its Settlements and Communities, L. Barkwell Barkwell was the senior historian with Manitoba Métis Federation’s [...]
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s take on the Métis and mention of their carts can be found in Volume 1, chapter 2 of his history: The Winning of the West, Vol1, 1905 Here is the actual text from John Laws about the carts from the footnotes (pg 67/68) in President Roosevelt’s book: History of Vincennes, by [...]
It is no wonder everyone, especially non-Metis are so confused about this discussion. We are not certain when this statement from Clem Chartier was made to an INAN Committee, but because of the content, we can assume 2022 to mid-2024. 1. Original Document https://www.metisfederationofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ChartierClement-statement-to-INAN-Committee.pdf 2. Document with inconsistencies highlighted (Yellow) and MFC commentary [Red]. https://www.metisfederationofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ChartierClement-statement-to-INAN-Committee-with-Comments.pdf [...]
The Métis Settlements in Alberta are arguably the most contemporary Métis communities that exist today as they hold the only recognized land base in Canada. However, most Canadians are not aware that they have a different definition of “Métis” than the Federal Governments go-to organizations. The MSGC does not agree that the Métis Nation of [...]
The Métis Federation of Canada is on Social Media! As platforms are added, you can find them here! Follow us on Facebook! Our Facebook Page has the latest in general information and updates and we are extending a special invitation to all Métis Federation citizens: Come join us in a private Facebook Group just for [...]
On behalf of the Metis Federation of Canada I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. It is the time of year when we enjoy time with our loved ones - family and friends - sharing old memories and making new ones - and hopefully also reaching out to those who could use [...]
