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The almost two-hour ceremony on Tuesday, replete with a fiddle player, prayers, speeches and gifts, was called a historic step in recognizing the Métis nation’s right to self-government. Critics said it s a sure sign an election is around the corner with the Trudeau government using a longtime ally, federation president David Chartrand, in its quest to solidify its position ahead of a fall vote. Very clearly, we are the government of the Métis people, Chartrand said after the outdoor signing of what he called a modern-day treaty with Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, who participated virtually from Toronto.
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The Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples Council (BUAPC), while in the process of finding a new community co-ordinator, welcomed two new citizen-at-large appointments earlier in the year.
Deborah Huntinghawk and Darlene Paquette joined the council though Huntinghawk rejoins after serving as the representative for the Brandon Friendship Centre.
Deborah Huntinghawk, seen here smudging her drum for a ceremony last spring, and Darlene Paquette (not pictured) were appointed to the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council as citizens-at-large. (File) I know both ladies and have worked with them on other committees, and they are a real asset to BUAPC, said Leah LaPlante, the council’s chair and representative for the Manitoba Metis Federation.
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The band Nite Life perform a set in Brandon University’s Harvest Hall for a previous year’s Louis Riel Day. Virtual programming will be a large part of celebrations this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. (File)
Monday’s Louis Riel Day will be a low-key affair in the province this year.
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Monday’s Louis Riel Day will be a low-key affair in the province this year.
This day typically sees the Métis communities all over the province planning a range of events and inviting friends and neighbours to join in celebrating their culture.
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A cow moose and two calves dine in a marsh in Riding Mountain National Park in July. The Manitoba Metis Federation announced this week it had successfully completed a sustainable and limited moose hunt Jan. 15. (File)
The Manitoba Metis Federation announced this week it had successfully completed a sustainable and limited moose hunt Jan. 15.
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The Manitoba Metis Federation announced this week it had successfully completed a sustainable and limited moose hunt Jan. 15. Despite the scare tactics used by the Government of Manitoba in an attempt to frighten or discourage Métis harvesters, our people’s response to our sustainable moose hunting initiative has been very positive, MMF president David Chartrand stated in a news release.