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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak calls for action, investment, and solidarity as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins around the world

Ottawa — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the National Métis Women’s representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women, is urging

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Responds to the Special Interlocutor’s Final Report on Residential School Gravesites

GATINEAU, QC – On Tuesday, Canada’s Independent Special Interlocutor on residential school gravesites, Kimberly Murray, reported her findings after a two-year investigation into unmarked burials.

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Sends a Message of Support to Our Trans, Non Binary and Two Spirit Community Members

OTTAWA, ON — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), strongly denounces the harmful comments made by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre this week during a press conference

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Honoring remembrance and urging action: Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak calls for solidarity stand against violence affecting Métis women in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ – In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak calls for action, investment, and solidarity as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins around the world

Ottawa, ON, Nov. 25, 2023 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the National Métis Women’s representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak supports the Myran and Harris families in their calls to all levels of government to “Search the Landfill”

Ottawa, September 19, 2023 — Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, the National Métis Women’s representative organization dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of Métis women,

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Looks Forward to Advancing Reconciliation Alongside New Cabinet

OTTAWA ON., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) looksforward to working alongside the 29th Parliament and thanks former Ministers for their

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Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak President Melanie Omeniho receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

EDMONTON, AB March 22, 2023 – Today at the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton, Alberta, President Melanie Omeniho was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II

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