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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Sends a Message of Support to Our Trans, Non Binary and Two Spirit Community Members

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Ensuring safe spaces for our Two Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse community members, and in particular our youth, are essential to their safety and happiness.

Key Points: 
  • Ensuring safe spaces for our Two Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse community members, and in particular our youth, are essential to their safety and happiness.
  • "No transgender youth wants to invade a space, what we want is to be safe in the spaces where we belong.
  • We have so much to learn from the experiences of trans, non-binary, two spirit and gender diverse family, friends and community members.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak aims to consult, promote, and represent the personal, spiritual, social, cultural, political, and economic interests and aspirations of women and gender diverse people.

Honoring remembrance and urging action: Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak calls for solidarity stand against violence affecting Métis women in Canada

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Recent statistics highlight the urgent need for attention and action regarding violence against Metis women in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Recent statistics highlight the urgent need for attention and action regarding violence against Metis women in Canada.
  • These alarming figures underscore the necessity for targeted initiatives, policy changes, and community engagement to address and eradicate violence against Métis women.
  • The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women provides an essential platform for reflection and a call to action.
  • Together, we can create a future where Métis women, and all women, can live free from the fear of violence.

Government of Canada supports gender diverse youth through skills development projects

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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That is why the Government of Canada is working to build a safer, more equitable and more inclusive Canada.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is working to build a safer, more equitable and more inclusive Canada.
  • Today, during Gender Equality Week, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, highlighted more than $9million in investmentshelping more than 270 youth, in particular genderdiverse youth.
  • The funding is being provided through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program.
  • The Open Door project, based in Alberta received $1.3million in funding for their project TheOpen Door Youth Employment and Skills Development Program.

MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL, GOVERNING MEMBERS AND LES FEMMES MICHIF OTIPEMISIWAK REFLECT ON PAPAL VISIT, WORK TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING SURVIVORS

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Over the course of the last week, Pope Francis hosted numerous events, attended by thousands of Residential School Survivors, intergenerational Survivors, families, and community members.

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  • Over the course of the last week, Pope Francis hosted numerous events, attended by thousands of Residential School Survivors, intergenerational Survivors, families, and community members.
  • The Mtis National Council (MNC), alongside its Governing Members (GMs) and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), are again repeating the call for the Catholic Church to walk the path of truth, justice, healing, and reconciliation.
  • It was encouraging to work with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Assembly of First Nations on this visit and in supporting Survivors.
  • As the Papal Visit comes to an end, the Mtis Nation of Alberta will continue working with and supporting Survivors, as we always have.

THE MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL WELCOMES POPE FRANCIS TO CANADA

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Edmonton, Alberta, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Mtis National Council (MNC), alongside its Governing Members and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), welcome Pope Francis to Canada, and to the Mtis Homeland as he arrives in Edmonton, Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • Edmonton, Alberta, July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Mtis National Council (MNC), alongside its Governing Members and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), welcome Pope Francis to Canada, and to the Mtis Homeland as he arrives in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • As Pope Francis embarks on his penitential pilgrimage, the focus of the Mtis National Council, its Governing Members and LFMO will be on supporting Mtis Survivors, intergenerational survivors, their families and communities.
  • On behalf of Mtis Citizens in Alberta, I am honoured to welcome Pope Francis to our province, especially to Lac Ste Anne, a tremendously meaningful place to the Mtis.
  • Since 1983, the Mtis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Mtis Nation within Canada.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Looks Forward to Liberal Government's Third Term and Recognizes Historic Throne Speech by Governor General Mary Simon

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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This Speech from the Throne placed a priority on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, "Already, I have seen how Canadians are committed to reconciliation.

Key Points: 
  • This Speech from the Throne placed a priority on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, "Already, I have seen how Canadians are committed to reconciliation.
  • Indigenous Peoples are reclaiming our history, stories, culture and language through action," said Governor General Mary Simon.
  • said Melanie Omeniho, President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Mtis Nation.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak aims to consult, promote and represent the personal, spiritual, social, cultural, political and economic interests and aspirations of the Women of the Mtis Nation, and their Indigenous allies.

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation Congratulates New Cabinet Ministers and Thanks Former Ministers for their Collaboration

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation congratulates the federal government on its new Cabinet, announced this morning at Rideau Hall.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation congratulates the federal government on its new Cabinet, announced this morning at Rideau Hall.
  • In addition, LFMO would like to congratulate Minister Marci Ien on her new Cabinet appointment as Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth.
  • Similarly, LFMO acknowledges, with deep appreciation, the unfailing support of former Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Honorable Maryam Monsef.
  • Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) speaks as the national and international voice for the Women of the Mtis Nation across the Mtis Motherland, spanning Ontario westward to British Columbia.

Métis Nation Leaders Address National Day of Action for MMIWG2S

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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President Melanie Omeniho of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation encourages our Mtis Nation, as well as all Canadians, to recommit today to addressing and changing the dire circumstances facing Mtis, First Nations and Inuit women in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • President Melanie Omeniho of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) / Women of the Mtis Nation encourages our Mtis Nation, as well as all Canadians, to recommit today to addressing and changing the dire circumstances facing Mtis, First Nations and Inuit women in Canada.
  • Women of the Mtis Nation is devoted to systemic and grassroots change to address issues of MMIWG2S, and elevate the voices of Mtis women, girls, and our families in this work.
  • We are encouraged and delighted to have the allyship and support of Mtis National Council President, Cassidy Caron, bringing her voice and commitment to taking action."
  • I look forward to working with them even more closely in my new role as Mtis National Council President."

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Congratulates Cassidy Caron, the first Métis Woman elected to the Office of Métis National Council President

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct.4, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak celebrates the election of Cassidy Caron to the position of Mtis National Council President, marking the historic election of the first Mtis Woman to ever be elected to the office of President of the Mtis Nation.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct.4, 2021 /CNW/ - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak celebrates the election of Cassidy Caron to the position of Mtis National Council President, marking the historic election of the first Mtis Woman to ever be elected to the office of President of the Mtis Nation.
  • President Melanie Omeniho of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Mtis Nation states; "I wholeheartedly applaud and congratulate Cassidy Caron on her election on November 30th.
  • We have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with President Caron through her close work with Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak.
  • Newly elected Mtis National Council President, Cassidy Caron, is the former elected Chairperson of the Mtis Youth British Columbia, and Minister for Youth for Mtis Nation British Columbia.