Who are Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak is the recognized voice of Métis Women across the homeland. Operating in a democratic, transparent and fiscally accountable manner, we influence public policy and decision-making related to the concerns and aspirations of Métis women at all levels of Indigenous and Canadian government.

The Mission of Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak 

To ensure that Métis women from across the homeland are safe, connected, empowered and have the capacity to work with other Canadian and Métis organizations to help create the conditions for healthy, vibrant and productive communities throughout the Métis Nation.

We are guided by Six Strategic Goals:

1. Build a strong, successful and responsible organization whose voice is heard throughout the Métis Nation.
2. Be caretakers of traditional knowledge and the unified voice of Métis women.
3. Ensure that the perspectives of Métis women are included in community economic development.
4. Foster culturally appropriate learning environments and life-long learning to improve the educational outcomes for women and all Métis learners.
5. Help Métis people lead healthier lives and help create the conditions for healthy and vibrant communities.
6. Advocate on behalf of Métis women.

 Reference: Métis Perspective of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and LGBTQ2S+ People | June 30th, 2019

Sashing our Warriors

Sashing our Warriors is a holistic grassroots campaign to create the education and awareness needed to prevent further violence against Metis women and girls to support individuals and communities to heal and rebuild through the power of Metis ceremony.

Through the power of Métis ceremony, sashing and gifting, we will heal our communities emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Chartered Communities will have the opportunity access materials and seed funding to host Sashing Our Warriors community dialogues and gatherings.