Government Objectives
To promote and instill pride in the ______ and ________ of the Red River Metis.
history and culture
Who is the President of MMF?
David Chartrand
Program for buying a home
First Time Home Buyers Grant
What is IWS?
An affiliate of MMF
What is the highest ranking elected leadership role within IWS?
Spokeswoman
To educate ______ with respect to their legal, political, social and other rights.
citizens
Each Region has a ___ _____
Vice President
Metis _______ card
harvester
What are the 4 values listed in the 2023 Annual Report?
Sisterhood, Patience, Positive Ripples, and Welcoming
A guiding principle defined by IWS as a strong felling of friendship, connection and support among Metis Women involved in actions to improve womens rights and foster community well-being
Sisterhood
to promote the ___________ and __________ of the Red River Metis, in key political and economic bodies and Organizations.
Participation and Representation
what year was MMF formed?
1967
something that is offered to pursue further education
financial support, bursaries and grants
What is the mission of IWS?
Infinity Women Secretariat is a non-profit organization that connects and empowers Metis Women and the 2SLGBTQ+ community by providing culturally specific programs, service and support. We foster a sense of belonging and sisterhood for all Metis women and our communities.
A widely recognized symbol of both IWS and MMF
The Sash
To promote the ______, legal, _______ and economic interests and rights of its members also known as citizens
political and social
There is an Executive in each ______
Region
What does MMF stand for?
Manitoba Metis Federation
What does IWS stand for?
Infinity Women Secretariat
The major yearly meeting where hundreds, sometimes thousands of people gather to vote, review annual reports, and discuss empowering community outcomes
Annual General Assembly
To provide _______ and ______ governance on behalf of the ___ _____ _____ community using the constitutional authorities delegated by its citizens.
Responsible and Accountable
Red River Metis
The Spokewoman of IWS is?
Spokeswoman Campbell (Anita Campbell)
The MMF is is the only officially recognized Metis Government in Canada. The MMF signed the "Manitoba Metis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement" with Canada, Where and When?
At Upper Fort Garry on July 6, 2021
When was IWS officially incorporated?
April 23, 2013
The area of land within the historic Northwest centered in the Red River Valley, used and occupied as the traditional territory of the Red River Metis
Red River Metis Homeland