The Manitoba Métis Federation is officially recognized as the government of the Manitoba Métis by the Canadian government.
Today the Manitoba Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement was signed.
The signing ceremony took place at the Upper Fort Garry site, which was where Louis Riel’s Provisional Government sat during the Red River Resistance.
It was with Riel’s Provisional Government in mind that the Manitoba Métis Federation negotiated an agreement that upholds several important principles for the Manitoba Métis, including the immediate recognition as the government of the Manitoba Métis.
While Canada did not recognize Louis Riel’s Provisional Government in 1869-1870, the Manitoba Métis Federation has now, 151 years later, achieved the formal recognition of the Manitoba Métis Government.
This Agreement immediately recognizes the MMF as the democratically elected government of the Manitoba Métis, regardless of where they live.
The MMF provides responsible and accountable self-government for its Citizens.
