Manitoba Métis Federation to Be First Métis Group With Modern Treaty With Canada

President of the Manitoba Métis Federation David Chartrand speaks to media after the completion of the 43rd Manitoba Legislature throne speech at the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, on Nov. 21, 2023. The Canadian Press/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government.

The signing ceremony is set to happen on Saturday afternoon, and will recognize the Manitoba Métis Federation as the government of the Red River Métis.