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Indigenous Women Lead the Way at United Nations: A Call to Action on Rights, Safety, and Justice

New York, NY — At a full-capacity side event during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak – Women of

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Métis Women’s Organization Confronts Rising Political Violence Targeting Indigenous Women and Gender-Diverse Individuals

Ottawa, ON — April 3, 2025 — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the national organization representing Métis women and gender-diverse people, is deeply concerned about

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Amends Bylaws, Opens Up Memberships to Metis Women

OTTAWA, ON, March 20th, 2025 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is excited to announce the release of our amended bylaws, opening membership to Métis

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Urges Federal Government to Reinstate Dedicated WAGE Ministerial Position

March 14th, 2025, Ottawa, ON — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is deeply disappointed and concerned over the absence of a dedicated Minister for Women

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Honours the 30th Anniversary of the UN Beijing Declaration at 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

March 8th, 2025, NYC New York — Today, on International Women’s Day, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration— a historic policy that

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Announces New Funding Agreement with the Public Health Agency of Canada

March 7th, 2025, Ottawa, ON. — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support Métis

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Celebrates Historic Settlement for Metis Residential School Survivors.

March 6th, 2025, Ottawa, ON. — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak stands in solidarity with the Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school in Saskatchewan and acknowledges

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Announces 2025 Spring Policy Forum

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2025 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) is excited to announce that our 2025 Spring Policy Forum will be held from

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