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Manitoba Metis Federation 2018 Election Results
June 7, 2018
MEDIA RELEASE
Manitoba Metis Federation 2018 Election Results
Winnipeg, MB – The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) 2018 Provincial Election has concluded, and today the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has released the official results. The CEO conducted a recount of the ballots for two Winnipeg Regional Director positions and confirmed the results earlier in the day.
Several candidates were elected by acclamation in this election, including MMF President David Chartrand, who will begin serving his seventh term this month. The MMF democratically elected leadership will be sworn into office in a private ceremony on Monday, June 11, 2018.
“I thank everyone who took up the challenge and accepted their nominations to run in our Manitoba Metis Government election,” said President Chartrand. “It is privilege to participate in our caucus and an honour to serve our Metis Citizens. Together we will continue to advocate and protect our rights as well as develop innovative ways to address our People’s needs and meet their aspirations.“
The next MMF Provincial Election will take place in 2022.
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The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is the official democratic and self-governing political representative for the Métis Nation’s Manitoba Métis Community. The Manitoba Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partner in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.
For media information, please contact:
Savannah Kelly
Communications Team
Manitoba Metis Federation
Phone: (204) 586-8487 ext. 227
Cell: 204-797-5327
List of Candidates Elected in the 2018 MMF Provincial Election:
President of the Manitoba Metis Federation
David Chartrand
MMF Interlake Region Vice-President
Alfred (Buck) Anderson
MMF Interlake Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
Mona Buors
John (Jack) G. Park
MMF Northwest Region Vice-President
Audrey Frances Chartrand
MMF Northwest Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
Richard Genaille
John Parenteau
MMF The Pas Region Vice-President
Judith (Judy) Mayer
MMF The Pas Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
Darrel Ferland
Joan Ledoux
MMF Thompson Region Vice-President
Julyda Lagimodiere
MMF Thompson Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
Mildred Dorion
Vincent Mark Parenteau
MMF Southeast Region Vice-President
Denise Thomas
MMF Southeast Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
Jean Desrosiers
Shawn Nault
MMF Southwest Region Vice-President
Leah LaPlante
MMF Southwest Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
John W. M. Fleury
Will Goodon
MMF Winnipeg Region Vice-President
Andrew (Andre) Carrier
MMF Winnipeg Region Board of Directors (Regional Board Member)
David Beaudin
JoAnne Remillard
