Minister: Mona Bours
Contact Us:
Phone: 204-949-0220 | 1-855-779-1277
Email: info@metisauthority.com
Address: 204-150 Henry Ave | Winnipeg, MB | R3B 1R9
Media inquiries: kat.patenaude@mmf.mb.ca
If you think a child is being harmed or neglected, please contact ANCR at 1-888-945-2627 and police at 911.
Message from the Minister
It is my honour to welcome you to the Métis Child and Family Services System in Manitoba.
Our system is grounded in the inherent rights, culture, traditions, and laws of the Red River Métis. At its heart is a simple but important commitment: our children, youth, families, and communities deserve a system that reflects who we are and supports families to thrive. The Métis Child and Family Services Authority is working to build a strong, culturally grounded system that places families at the centre of decision-making while strengthening prevention, early intervention, family supports, and community connections.
This work represents an important step forward in the exercise of Métis jurisdiction over child and family services. We are building a system shaped by Métis laws, Métis values, and the voices and experiences of our citizens.
I am grateful to the families, Elders, youth, communities, staff, leadership, and partners who continue to walk alongside us as we build this system together.
Our children are our future, and their connection to family, culture, community, and Métis identity is fundamental to their well-being.
Together, we are building a Métis Child and Family Services System that is strong, accountable, culturally grounded, and centred on the well-being of our children and families.
Mission
Métis Child and Family Services Authority contributes to strong and healthy Métis and Inuit families and communities through culture, values and heritage supported through the wisdom of our Elders.
Vison
Strong and vibrant Métis and Inuit families with safe and healthy children.
Our Guiding Principles
- Ensure daily practice is guided by asking ourselves "Is It Good For The Children?"
- Change the landscape and history of child welfare practices through recognizing the importance of reconciliation, culture and family.
- Recognize the responsibility for decision-making stays with the family, extended family and community whenever possible.
- Provide community-based supports to our agencies that mirror the needs of the children and families.
- Recognize the importance of reflecting family values through our service delivery.
- Apply the wisdom of Elders to guide our decisions and service practices that we know will impact future generations.
- Respect and honor the diverse individuality of all people.
- Support our agencies to build capacity within the original family unit to care for and provide a safe environment for their children
Who we are
To learn more about the Métis Child and Family Services Authority and the programs and services offered through our agencies by clicking the links below.
Métis Child, Family and Community Services
Jurisdiction
Winnipeg Region | Southeast Region | Interlake Region
Michif Child and Family Services
Jurisdiction
Southwest Region | Northwest Region | The Pas, Thompson Regions
