Relationships and Communication
The Canada–Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) Declaration is a landmark agreement between the Government of Canada and the national organization representing Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin. This partnership formalizes a collaborative approach to advancing the safety, well-being, and priorities of Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin through culturally informed and intersectional policymaking.
On August 9, 2021, the Canada–Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Declaration was signed by President Melanie Omeniho and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations.
This historic agreement formalizes a partnership between the Government of Canada and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO), the national organization representing Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin. The declaration is a commitment to advancing the priorities of Métis Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin, ensuring their safety, well-being, and inclusion through a culturally informed, intersectional gender-based analysis (GBA+) framework. It underscores the importance of a nation-to-nation relationship to address systemic challenges and promote equity for Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin.
The declaration strengthens the nation-to-nation relationship between the Government of Canada and LFMO, ensuring a coordinated approach to addressing Métis women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin’s priorities.
Using a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) framework, the agreement emphasizes the importance of culturally grounded and intersectional policy development.
This partnership prioritizes the safety and well-being of Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin by addressing systemic issues and identifying specific policy areas for federal action.
The declaration ensures that the unique needs and perspectives of Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin are central to policymaking and program development.
The signing marks a significant step in the journey toward equity and justice for Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin, reinforcing the importance of nation-to-nation partnerships in reconciliation efforts.
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