The Northwest Metis Council is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to represent and serve the needs of the Metis people of the Northwest Region. The Northwest Metis Council is an extension of the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc.
The Northwest Metis Council office houses various departments that are offered through the Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. To view a detailed description of the different programs and services that we offer please check out our departments page. Referral services are also available for programs available through Manitoba Metis Federation Home office.

The objectives of the Northwest Metis Council, as set out in the constitution, are as follows:

1. To promote the history and culture of the Metis people and otherwise to promote the cultural pride of its membership.
2. To promote the education of its membership respecting their legal, political, social and other rights.
3. To promote the participation of its members in community, municipal, provincial, federal, Aboriginal and other organizations.
4. Generally, to promote the political, social and economic interests of its members.

In each of the 24 locals there must be nine members to form a local.The executive of a local includes a chair, vice-chair and secretary/treasurer. Our present 24 locals consist of the following communities:

Bacon Ridge, Birch River, Briggs Spur/Cowan, Cayer, Camperville, Crane River, Dauphin, Duck Bay, Eddystone, Laurier, McCreary, Mallard, Manitoba House, Minitonas, Pine River, Rockridge, Roblin, Rorketon, San Clara, Ste Rose, Spence Lake, Swan River, Waterhen and Winnipegosis.

The Northwest Metis provides a wide range of services that are available to Metis, Non-status and Inuit persons. Please contact our office and we will be happy to help you.

 

Northwest Metis Council Inc.
505 Main Street South
Dauphin, Manitoba
Phone: 638-9485 Fax: 638-3878