Metis Stories

Urban Vermette was honoured last week for serving in Korea despite ‘pain and suffering’ he endured as a POW The family of veteran Urban Vermette hopes a recent award will not only honour his life but also serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Métis who served in the Canadian military. Vermette, who was Métis from Prince […]

April 1, 2021, Winnipeg, MB – The Métis Nation proudly recognizes the service and sacrifices of Thomas Charles Johnston, a Métis Veteran of World War II. Born in 1925 in Teulon, Manitoba, Veteran Johnston followed his brothers into the Canadian Army in 1944, where he served two years before being discharged for medical reasons. Though

December 11, 2020 – Fort Frances, ON On December 11, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and a Recognition Payment of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers. Veteran Camirand Sr. is

October 7, 2020 – Edmonton, AB On October 7, 2020, WWII, Métis Veteran Walter Calahaisn’s spouse Myrtle Calahaisn received  thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. President Audrey Poitras of the Métis  Nation of Alberta personally presented the recognition payment to Myrtle Calahaisn on behalf of  Métis Nation Veterans Minister David Chartrand. “75

August 28, 2020 – Winnipegosis, MB On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Raymond James Fleming’s spouse Lena Fleming received thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Vice President Frances Chartrand of the Manitoba Métis Federation’s Northwest Métis Council (NWMC) personally presented the recognition payment to Lena Fleming at the graveside of Veteran

August 27, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta On August 27, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Alyce Marie Bradshaw will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Veteran Bradshaw is the 28th Métis Veteran to receive the Recognition Payment, which is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program established in partnership with the Trudeau government

August 20, 2020 – White Rock, BC On August 20, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Aileen Florence Tate will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. The Recognition Payment is part of the Métis Veterans Legacy Program that was established in partnership with the Trudeau government to commemorate forgotten Métis soldiers. Veteran Tate

August 17, 2020 – St. Laurent, MB On August 17, 2020, WWII Métis Veteran Frank Joseph Bruce’s spouse Marcelline Bruce will receive thanks from the Métis Nation and inheritance of $20,000. Métis National Council (MNC) Minister responsible for Veterans David Chartrand will personally present the recognition payment at the Grand Opening of the Frank Bruce