The Northwest Métis Council Inc. (NWMC) held its annual regional meeting in Dauphin, Aug. 13. Local executive members from 24 Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Locals in the region came in to hear about the NWMC’s year in review, projects for the future, and the launching of a new and substantial health care initiative.

“I’m proud at the amount of staff that the NWMC has employed in the region,” said NWMC vice-president Frances Chartrand. “We now have 42 staff members working out of the administration office, 55 summer students placed across the region, 20 staff working our Michif Children’s Place and another 20 staff to be hired in the Swan River Daycare. Our new governance office should be opening soon and we will host 125 staff there.

“Other highlights for our region have been the new builds that are taking place, from the Michif Children’s Place daycare that is up and running, to our new governance office here in the City of Dauphin and the new daycare being built in Swan River. We’ve also purchased a house next door to Métis Child and Family Services that is currently being renovated and will be fully furnished.

It will be used as a medical stay place for people who have to travel in to Dauphin for medical appointments or day surgeries and need overnight accommodations.

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