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LFMO Honours the Legacy of Governor General Mary Simon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON (May 6, 2026) – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) honours the legacy of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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Red Dress Day: LFMO Calls for Accountability, Family-Led Action, and Urgent Implementation of the Calls for Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2026 Red Dress Day: LFMO Calls for Accountability, Family-Led Action, and Urgent Implementation of the Calls for Justice OTTAWA, ON

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Melanie Omeniho Re-Elected as President of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON — March 15, 2026 — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is pleased to announce that Melanie Omeniho has been re-elected

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LFMO Calls for Immediate Passage of Federal Legislation Criminalizing Forced and Coerced Sterilization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON — February 25, 2026 — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is urging the federal government to immediately pass legislation criminalizing

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LFMO Congratulates the Manitoba Métis Federation on the Introduction of Historic Self-Government Treaty Legislation in the House of Commons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON February 12, 2026 — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) congratulates the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) on today’s introduction of Bill

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Mourns Lives Lost in Tumbler Ridge Tragedy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa – February 12, 2026 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is deeply heartbroken by the tragic loss of life in Tumbler

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Mourns Lives Lost in Kitigan Zibi Tragedy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa – February 12, 2026 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two young lives

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Welcomes Approval of Federal Budget Including Women and Gender Equity Funding

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the national voice for Métis women and gender-diverse Métis people, acknowledges the approval of the 2025 Canadian Federal Budget and

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