Women of the Metis Nation - Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak

Seven years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, significant gaps remain in addressing the violence and systemic barriers faced by Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities.

This report assesses federal actions through the lens of Weaving Miskotahâ and the Calls for Justice, examining whether commitments have translated into meaningful improvements in safety, well-being, and accountability.

No Clear Pathway | Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak Federal Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People

Today marks 7 years since the National Inquiry final report on MMIWG2S+ and we want to take a moment to honour the families and survivors to shared their stories and continue to fight for justice.

LFMO President Melanie Omeniho is promising to continue to fight alongside families for the government to act on the Calls to Justice. Unfortunately, the latest federal reporting raises serious concerns.

Read our full statement here: https://metiswomen.org/news-post/lfmo-expresses-deep-concern-about-the-accuracy-of-the-federal-pathway-annual-progress-report-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-2slgbtqqia-people/

June is a time to celebrate the rich diversity, knowledge, and enduring contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Throughout National Indigenous History Month, we encourage everyone to explore Indigenous histories, listen to Indigenous voices, and recognize the ways Indigenous Peoples continue to shape communities, cultures, and futures across the country.

It is also an opportunity to learn about the distinct histories, cultures, languages, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and to appreciate what makes each Nation and community unique.

Emergency preparedness can look different for everyone.

That’s why this course goes beyond planning and supplies to include emotional support, cultural wellness teachings, mindfulness exercises, grief support, and community healing practices for Métis people.

Start now:
https://metiswomen.org/priority/emergency-preparedness/

Managing periods with safety and dignity means advocating for access to products, education, spaces, and support for women, adolescents, and 2SLGBTQIA+

Métis people experiencing menstruation deserve not only equal access to period products, but the dignity of choice to meet their unique needs and realities, especially in rural and northern communities.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, help break stigma and advocate for culturally safe, accessible menstrual care for all.

Yesterday, LFMO President Melanie Omeniho participated in the Indigenous Representatives panel discussion at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Roundtable on Human Rights.

During her intervention, President Omeniho emphasized the importance of distinctions-based approaches that recognize the unique realities of Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, while highlighting ongoing barriers in healthcare and social services, including systemic racism, lack of culturally safe care, mental wellness gaps, housing insecurity, and jurisdictional barriers.

She also stressed the need for meaningful inclusion of Métis women in decision-making, stronger implementation and accountability on human rights commitments, and greater attention to emerging harms such as online violence and AI-related exploitation targeting Indigenous women and girls.

Today, we celebrate the love, care, and resilience that Métis families and communities carry forward every day. By uplifting families, we help create brighter futures for the next generations.

Happy International Day of Families from Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak!

Honouring Métis mothers across the Motherland today and every day.

Your love, strength, and care hold families together and keep our culture alive across generations.

Tell us in the comments... what's one lesson your mother and/or the matriarchs in your life taught you?

Métis wellbeing is shaped by strong cultural roots, community ties, and connection to the Motherland. This Mental Health Week, the focus is on moving beyond promises toward real, lasting support for Métis communities.

Explore our policy full brief and key recommendations here: https://metiswomen.org/resource/policy-brief-health-legislation-regarding-metis-mental-wellness/

If you or someone you know needs support, please see our crisis resources list:https://metiswomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LFMO-Crisis-Resource-List.docx.pdf.pdf

LFMO honours the legacy of Governor General Mary Simon as she concludes her historic tenure as Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General. She has led with grace, dignity, and strength, elevating Indigenous voices and making Indigenous women across the country proud through her leadership and commitment to reconciliation. Read the full press release below.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2026/07/c2741.html