The MMF has developed an "objectively verifiable process" to identify both a Red River Métis Citizen and a Red River Métis Harvester. As part of this process the applicant must:

• Self-identify as Red River Métis
• Show an ancestral connection to the Historic Red River Métis Community
• Be accepted by the contemporary Manitoba Red River Métis Community

Application Checklist

• Completed Application Form
• Copy of Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate with parents' names listed
• Genealogy completed by the St. Boniface Historical Society
  • If using relatives' genealogy who is currently with the MMF database, you will have to provide (First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth).
  • Name change documents may be required if your birth name has changed, (i.e. marriage certificate)
• Photocopy of Government Issued Identification
• Passport Quality Photo
• Application Payment
  • (In person/mail: Cash or Money Order addressed to the "Manitoba Métis Federation)
  • (Online: Credit Card/Visa Debit)
• Signature will be required for the Online Application Form (JPEG)

PDF: Citizenship-Harvester Application Form

MMF CRO Online Application: cro.mmf.mb.ca/apply

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Office, or the Central Registry Office (CRO) at MMF Home Office at (204) 586-8474.

Applicants must provide an official genealogy completed by the St. Boniface Historical Society that demonstrates a connection to the historic Red River Métis Homeland. Information about the St. Boniface Historical Society and how to order a genealogy can be found on their website: https://shsb.mb.ca/genealogie

Applicants may submit the genealogy of a relative when applying but, must provide all necessary supporting documentation to demonstrate a direct connection to a relative listed on the genealogy. If an applicant does not have a genealogy and intends to utilize the genealogy of a relative that is already on file with the Central Registry Office, please contact the office regarding availability and any additional documentation that may be required for its use at (204 586 8474) or citizenship@mmf.mb.ca.

Yes. You may use a genealogy of a family member if they have confirmed for other members from their family to utilize their documentation.

For example, if you use your Aunt's genealogy you must have the birth or baptismal certificate of your Parent who is related to your Aunt which shows the same Mother and Father as on your Aunt's genealogy. You must also have your birth or baptismal certificate with your Parents' names to prove your relationship to your Parents. You may also be required to provide other supporting documents as determined by the Central Registry Office to support that link.

No. Children under the age of 18 years must apply separately for Citizenship to become a registered Citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

No. In 2014, the MMF Annual General Assembly (AGA) gave direction to the MMF Cabinet that our Citizens, our settlements, and traditional territories must not be separated or divided by arbitrary and artificial borders that are not of our choosing or making and that individuals who are Red River Métis are not required to be a resident of Manitoba to obtain their Citizenship card.

In August 2022, the MMF Cabinet passed a resolution confirming the MMF is the National Government of the Red River Métis, which included, among other things, that the MMF take further steps to support our non-resident Citizens and build our government beyond borders.

Please refer to the "Harvesters" section within the Energy, Infrastructure and Resource Management for more information. (/harvesters)

If you are not a resident of Manitoba but live within Canada, you can apply online:

MMF CRO Online Application: cro.mmf.mb.ca/apply

If you do not live in Canada, you will first need to download the Citizenship/Harvester Application.

As part of the application process, you must:

1. Self-identify as Red River Métis: The application for MMF Citizenship Identification card provides an objective and verifiable way of self-identifying as a Red River Métis. The application process, and the subsequent issuance of cards, protect our Red River Métis rights by preventing non-Métis from wrongly claiming and abusing our self-government and harvesting rights;
2. Show an ancestral connection to the Historic Red River Métis Community: In order to objectively verify the ancestral connection to the Historic Red River Métis Homeland, applicants in the MMF must submit a copy of their own Red River Métis genealogy, or a family member's Red River Métis genealogy, and the required supporting evidentiary documents;
3. Be accepted by the contemporary Manitoba Red River Métis Community: An objectively verifiable means of showing acceptance by Manitoba Red River Métis Community is to have the MMF, as its duly elected self-government representative, issue you an MMF Citizenship card through the application process.

In order to meet this "objectively verifiable process", the Citizenship/Harvester Application contains the required application forms.

Once you have filled out the application, submit your application to the Regional Office responsible for the Region and Local you are most connected to..

Please be sure to mail your completed application and processing fee to the Region you have identified. Fee Table is below:

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Office, or the Central Registry Office (CRO) at MMF Home Office at (204) 586-8474.

You can find a list of the MMF Regional Offices and their contact information here: MMF Regional Offices. (/regional-offices)

Yes. Please see the fee table below for more information:

No. As the Red River Métis are one of the "aboriginal peoples of Canada" within s.35 of the Constitution Act of 1982 and are distinct from other Indigenous peoples, a person cannot be a member of two different and distinct Indigenous groups.

Yes. Any applicant whose application is declined has the right to appeal that decision to the Citizenship Appeal Tribunal, provided that the appeal is placed before the Tribunal, in such form and in such manner as the MMF Cabinet may prescribe, within 60 days of the notification date stated on the declined letter that is provided to applicants. Please contact the Métis Justice Institute (MJI) at (204) 586-8474 for more information regarding the Citizenship Appeal process.

Your Citizenship card needs to be renewed every 5 years from date of issue. This permits the Central Registry Office (CRO) to maintain a valid and accurate list of registered citizens. Please check your card for its expiry date. Card Renewal Form

*Note that the CRO will review Citizen files to ensure that all information is up-to-date and may request additional information and documentation to include in the Citizens file to support their Red River Métis Ancestry as required.

You may request a replacement card if your card has not expired. There is a cost of $10 to replace your card. This amount covers the cost of processing a new card. If you have lost your Citizenship card, please contact your Regional Office or the Central Registry Office (CRO) at (204) 586-8474.

*Note that the CRO will review Citizen files to ensure that all information is up-to-date and may request additional information and documentation to include in the Citizens file to support their Red River Métis Ancestry as required.

To obtain a harvester card, applicants will need to be a MMF citizen. It is a requirement for harvesters above the age of 12 to hold a harvester card while exercising their harvesting rights. Harvester cards can be renewed annually by purchasing CTF/Tags for the current harvesting year. (Please see "Harvesting Section" below)

Required:

• Completed Application Form (Page 9), PDF: Page 9 Harvester Application
• Application Payment,

*If the Citizen's card is expired, please contact the Regional Office prior to applying for a Harvester card.

No. Indian Status cards are issued by the Federal Government under the Authority of the Indian Act. The MMF Red River Métis Citizenship card identifies you as Métis - one of the "aboriginal peoples of Canada" within s.35 of the Constitution Act of 1982. It provides you with the rights and privileges afforded to all Métis Citizens - which include access to educational funding, economic development opportunities and the right to harvest. The MMF Red River Métis Citizenship card identifies you as a member of the Manitoba Red River Métis Community - Canada's Partner in Confederation and Founder of Manitoba.

Additional Citizenship/Harvester Forms

• Citizenship Harvester Application - Revised - April 2025
• Citizenship Harvester Application (FR) - Revised - April 2025
• Download the Citizenship/Harvester Transfer Region/Local Form
• Download the Citizenship/Harvester Change of Address Form
• Download the Citizen/Harvester Deceased Member Form
• Download the MMF Citizenship Renewal Form