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David Chartrand among delegates making papal visit to discuss residential schools By: Dylan Robertson | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021 Save to Read Later
OTTAWA The head of the Manitoba Metis Federation is headed to Rome this December to ask the Pope to come to Canada to apologize for residential and day schools and start a renewed relationship between the Catholic Church and Métis communities.
OTTAWA The head of the Manitoba Metis Federation is headed to Rome this December to ask the Pope to come to Canada to apologize for residential and day schools and start a renewed relationship between the Catholic Church and Métis communities.
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Home to history
Seven Oaks House Museum, Winnipeg s oldest home, tells the story of a family and Manitoba in the 19th century By: Brenda Suderman | Posted: 3:00 AM CDT Sunday, May. 23, 2021 Save to Read Later
Writer Brenda Suderman and photographer Mike Deal continue to share stories and photos from inside the vaults and hidden corners of the city’s community-run museums. Recently they visited Seven Oaks House Museum at 50 Mac St., located midway between Main and Scotia Streets in West Kildonan. Considered the oldest house in Winnipeg, the property was completed in 1853 for John and Mary Inkster and their children. The nine-room Georgian style house, known for its large porches, cedar-shingled roof and symmetrical appearance, housed family members until the death of daughter Mary in 1912, who willed the large property to the City of Winnipeg. The museum operates on donations and a grant from the Cit
Winnipeg Free Press
Home to history
Seven Oaks House Museum, Winnipeg s oldest home, tells the story of a family and Manitoba in the 19th century By: Brenda Suderman | Posted: 3:00 AM CDT Sunday, May. 23, 2021 Save to Read Later
Writer Brenda Suderman and photographer Mike Deal continue to share stories and photos from inside the vaults and hidden corners of the city’s community-run museums. Recently they visited Seven Oaks House Museum at 50 Mac St., located midway between Main and Scotia Streets in West Kildonan. Considered the oldest house in Winnipeg, the property was completed in 1853 for John and Mary Inkster and their children. The nine-room Georgian style house, known for its large porches, cedar-shingled roof and symmetrical appearance, housed family members until the death of daughter Mary in 1912, who willed the large property to the City of Winnipeg. The museum operates on donations and a grant from the Cit
Show respect where it s due: Métis leader defends pro-cop ad
President David Chartrand facing backlash after federation s show of support By: Dylan Robertson
Last Modified: 10:29 AM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2021 | Updates
David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Metis Federation. THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES/Sean Kilpatrick
Manitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand is pushing back on criticism of the group’s public support of Winnipeg police, arguing painting cops with the same brush is akin to stereotyping Indigenous people.
Manitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand is pushing back on criticism of the group’s public support of Winnipeg police, arguing painting cops with the same brush is akin to stereotyping Indigenous people.