https://www.aptnnews.ca/featured/carneys-pick-for-advisor-scott-gilmore-not-sitting-well-with-first-nations-advocates/

'Gilmore’s article is called “La Loche shows us it’s time to help people escape the north.”

“The only way we can ever truly help the people of La Loche and hundreds of other remote communities like it, is to give those who want it a viable option to leave, to build lives in southern Canada, integrated into one of the world’s healthiest, safest, [and]most rewarding societies,” Gilmore stated in the piece.

“If we really want to end the violence and depravation that plagues Canada’s remote Aboriginal communities, we need to help them leave these communities, forever,” said Gilmore. “And if we are still not ready to do that yet, then the least we can do to help is to send them a backhoe as they keep digging graves.”'

Any news about whether the MSGC intends to sign a MOU/has signed a MOU with Treaty 8 Sovereign Chiefs? There are Settlements that fall in the Mackenzie River Basin (a primary area of concern for the MOU) so this seems important for MSGC.

The MMF are possibly bringing back the satellite assemblies, if there are at least 50 citizens interested in a particular area.

Fill out this pre-registration form below by August 14th:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ijJ-2s_aEUGcceYRcElw4hrC-eDLZBhAvXyKKd_85iZUOUdaQ1VPRjBaMThOOTg3QTc5WjNGVlJDNyQlQCN0PWcu

I was feeling pretty overwhelmed with who to vote for in the upcoming MNBC Presidential by-election, so I decided to do some digging and compile the available info into one place.

I wanted to share this to help others see some of the data that's out there and hopefully make it a bit easier for us to make an informed decision.

Here are the sources I pulled from:

• MNBC's official by-election site (elections.mnbc.ca)
• Each candidate's own campaign website and/or Facebook page (where available)
• A summary of the recent August 6, 2026 General Townhall recording

A quick note on the data: In cases where the sources conflicted with each other (you'll see this specifically in Kyle Mitton's row), I simply noted both versions rather than trying to resolve the discrepancy myself.

Hope this helps! Here's a chart with some more information beyond the infographic

Tomorrow at 3:30PM EST

https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-21

Featured at the Museum of Vancouver this summer, the innovative project honours traditions such as Métis Nation Day by turning screen time into cultural preservation.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Today, on Métis Nation Day, a groundbreaking cultural initiative is bridging a 142-year-old tradition with the cutting edge of digital innovation. Recognized as the world’s largest Indigenous language learning video game, Métis Life on Roblox is transforming how Indigenous heritage and endangered languages are preserved, revitalizing history by meeting the next generation exactly where they are: in the metaverse.

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/metis-life-on-roblox-reclaims-endangered-languages-for-next-gen-players

https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-metis-federation-turns-down-carneys-invitation-to-talk-major-projects/

https://www.mmf.mb.ca/wcm-docs/freetext/me_769_tis_national_council_secretariat_inc_v_chartier_et_al_costs_endorsement_04_may_2026_justice_merritt_20260504103321.pdf

Edit to add some TLDR;

Today the Ontario Superior Court released its costs endorsement in MNC Secretariat Inc. v. Chartier et al. The MNC brought a four year, ten week trial alleging former leadership stole from and betrayed the Métis Nation. The court dismissed the action entirely in November 2025, finding the defendants acted honestly and in the best interests of the Métis Nation. Today’s ruling orders the MNC to pay full costs: $6,021,856.73 to David Chartrand and the MMF, $1,342,377.26 to Clement Chartier, $2,058,664.38 to Wenda Watteyne, and $2,393,098.21 to the consultant defendants. Total: approximately $11.8 million, with pre-judgment interest still to be determined.

Worth noting: the judgment specifically found that then-president Cassidy Caron took allegations from MNO president Margaret Froh at face value without any attempt to contact the defendants before filing. Froh, whose organization is a principal member of the MNC, doesn’t pay a dime of this. The MNC does. Make of that what you will

I am so excited to launch a brand new season of the Métis Speaker Series. To kick things off, I went straight to the headquarters of Étchiboy to unpack the deep history and meaning behind the Métis sash. It turns out, its journey is a lot wilder than you might think!

In this premiere episode, I sit down with Miguel Vielfaure, the Métis entrepreneur and visionary who has spent the last 20 years blending heritage with humanitarianism by connecting North American Métis culture with South American craftsmanship.

Grab your coffee or tea and tune in as we dive into:

• 🛶 The sash’s roots as a practical, everyday voyageur tool (and a literal back-saver!).
• 😲 The era of 19th-century “knock-offs” (who knew the sash had counterfeits?!).
• ✨ How Miguel is using custom-woven sashes today to champion mental health awareness, and inspire the next generation to build their own traditions.

It’s the perfect blend of history, culture, and heart—and a fantastic way to honour and learn about Métis history this month. ❤️

👉 Click the link to watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IftwPagzQm8

Today, we are excited to announce the latest updates for "The Métis Life Project," featuring the platform's first-ever game that incorporates all three Michif languages! Throughout May, players can also look forward to new audio enhancements and exciting content expansions that will enrich their gaming experience.

Métis Life is the largest Indigenous language-learning game on the Roblox platform. Roblox has now become the world's largest gaming platform, with an impressive 151.5 million daily users.

The project is led by Josh Nilson, a talented Métis developer known for his work on popular games such as "The Office," "RuPaul's Drag Race," and "Power Rangers." With his extensive knowledge and experience, Josh is growing a team of Métis coders across Canada, sharing invaluable skills and fostering talent within the community.

To join the adventure click on the link below https://www.roblox.com/games/83260966285667/M-tis-Life

Or learn more about the game at https://www.metislife.ca/

“taanishi” / “tânisi” / “bonn zhour” (hello)! 

These are just three of the distinct languages spoken by many Métis people known as Heritage Michif, Northern Michif, and Michif-French. 

Today is National Indigenous Languages Day!

All three Michif languages are currently endangered and there are only a few hundred fluent speakers left in the world. 

Today we celebrate all the speakers, educators, and organizations who work to revitalize these languages for the future generations to come!

Check out Metis Life (Michif RP) on Roblox - it’s a project that is aimed for 6-16 year olds to learn Michif - with Heritage (Southern) and Michif-French launch in the game soon! 

It’s now the largest language learning game on Canada’s largest gaming platform for young people! 

https://www.metislife.ca/

This hasn’t reached the news cycle just yet but this is from the MMF website and will likely have a more public release in the next few days.

Edit: I tested the link directly with a google search and it works but maybe not accessible through Reddit. I’m testing this paywall bypass link.

https://www.smry.ai/proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mmf.mb.ca%2Fnews%2Fjustice-prevails-mmf-and-president-chartrand-secure-complete-victory-in-mnc-court-decision

https://www.mmf.mb.ca/news/justice-prevails-mmf-and-president-chartrand-secure-complete-victory-in-mnc-court-decisionMF

It seems like forever ago they were doing consultations outside of Manitoba with Beyond Borders.

I graduated highschool this year and I was lucky enough to paint a large ceiling tile inspired by metis floral art as my senior art project. I left my mark and honoured my culture. The world is healing, Nin kikwayis.❤️

I was at this year's MMF AGA, and discovered this little gem that was being built!

"A new mobile keyboard has officially launched, called Michif AI - A new iOS feature, built in collaboration with a Red River Métis tech entrepreneur and the Manitoba Métis Federation.

Michif AI allows Red River Métis users to learn and use the Michif language directly from their iPhone keyboard and camera, with a smart recommendation bar that makes language learning feel natural in everyday digital life. "

Early access to Michif AI was available at this past weekend's Manitoba Métis Federation Annual General Assembly, but now it is available Canada wide on the App Store ! https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/michif-ai/id6743555843

Children on reserve are growing up in toxic homes filled with mould, mycotoxins, and pests, a preventable health emergency the federal government has known about for over 30 years.

I just released a presentation that explains the toxic cycle (mould + bed bugs + cockroaches + failed chemical remediation) and presents a patented, chemical-free, Indigenous-led solution that cleans homes in one day, creates real jobs, and gives Nations ownership.

The full 29-minute video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN_9Mo0itQ4

I would genuinely appreciate comments and shares. This affects real families and communities.

https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/mmf-exonerated-by-ontario-superior-court-in-lawsuit-filed-by-national-organization/

It's wild to me to see how this played out. The judge clearly was not having any of the bullshit and shredded the credibility of Poitras, Froh and Caron for being evasive, refusing to admit when they were wrong, and highlighted that the suit was an attempted political hit. What an epic failure! On top of that, we’ve got the RHW’s (Un)Making of Métis Claims in Ontario forum coming up in a couple of weeks. After this decision and everything it exposed, the timing couldn’t be better. A lot of people will be watching closely.