The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is pleased that you are considering citizenship within the MMF.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
As a Citizen of the MMF, you will have access to a variety of activities, events, programs, and services within the Government of the Red River Metis. We would encourage you to keep in-touch with your Local Executives and your Regional Office to be aware of updates.
We would also ask that you keep your personal contact information (including your e-mail address) current so that both the Local and the Regional Office can keep up-to-date information and maintain communication with our citizens.
In addition, for election purposes, you are responsible to ensure your name is on our Voters List and are registered with the correct Local and Region in our Central Registry Office.
You will find information and notices of events on our website: www.mmf.mb.ca.
Questions or challenges with the online form? Please contact either the Central Registry Office or the Regional Registry
Officer from the Region you are applying to. We will be happy to help you.
Please note: If you attempt to use the online application form and already have a record with the MMF on file, the new application will be removed and your fees refunded if any were incurred. This applies to renewals, replacements cards, name changes, and Harvester card and child to adult card requests.
For new applications from countries other than Canada:
Please fill out a paper copy of the New Application form and submit all required documents to either the Central Registry Office or your Regional Office
We can not accept online requests for address changes at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Change of Address form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for Card Renewals at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Renewal Request form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for lost card replacements at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Lost Card form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for name changes at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Name Change form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for child to adult cards at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Child to Adult form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for new Harvester Cards at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Harvester Request form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for address changes at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Change of Address form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for Card Renewals at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Renewal Request form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for lost card replacements at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Lost Card form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for name changes at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Name Change form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for child to adult cards at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Child to Adult form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
We can not accept online requests for new Harvester Cards at this time. The MMF CRO is working on ways to accommodate our citizens for these requests. Please fill-out the Harvester Request form and submit the requests to your Regional office.
You will need the following information to successfully apply. By not submitting the correct information, you may be causing delays to your application process.
For more accurate new application processing, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY
1. Birth Documentation
Applicants must provide a copy of an official document that confirms a connection between themselves and their parent(s). Applicants can use their:
birth certificate with parents’ names listed
a baptismal certificate with parents’ names listed
a long form marriage record
an official birth registration form, etc.
I have this document.
2. Genealogy
Applicants must provide an official genealogy completed by the St. Boniface Historical Society that demonstrates a connection to the historic Métis Nation homeland.
More details on genealogy, please see the online application guide.
I have this document.
3. Local Signature
Have the Local Executive sign the MMF Signature section. The MMF Regional Office can provide you with the contact information for the Local in your area.
Northwest Regional Office
Ph: (204) 638-9485
Interlake Regional Office
Ph: (204) 646-2706
Southeast Regional Office
Ph: (204) 754-2721
Southwest Regional Office
Ph: (204) 725-7520
The Pas Regional Office
Ph: (204) 623-5701
Thompson Regional Office
Ph: (204) 677-1447
Winnipeg Regional Office
Ph: (204) 586-5716
CRO Regional Office
Ph: (204) 586-8474
I have this document.
4. Government Issued Photo Identification
Examples of acceptable identification include a:
Provincial Driver’s License
Provincial Identification Card
Passport
Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), etc.
If an applicant does not have government issued photo identification, they may also provide a photocopy of their Manitoba Health Card.
I have this document.
5. Application Photo THIS PHOTO WILL BE PRINTED ON YOUR CARD.
Passport photos from Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, etc. are preferred however, applicants can also submit a passport quality photo taken themselves.
Photographs taken by the applicant must meet the same standards as a passport quality photo.
Use a neutral expression with a closed mouth
Do not smile and ensure eyes are open and looking directly at the camera.
Please do not wear:
glasses
hats
hair accessories, etc.
Use a white or near white background
Try to ensure that the photo is well-lit and avoids any shadows.
Please incorporate the applicant’s head, shoulders and upper chest while providing ample clearance (white space), above the applicant’s head.
I have this document.
6. Application Signature
Applicants who are 18 and older require a signature to be printed on their citizenship and harvester cards.
Please submit a JPG version of your signature on a blank piece of white paper, signed with black ink.
I have this document.
7. Application Payment
Application and Card Ordering
Location
Reason
Fees
Notes
Citizen
Manitoba
Under 55 and Youth Cards
$10.00
Includes postage
Citizen
Manitoba
55 and over
$ -
Free - Includes postage
Citizen & Harvester*
Manitoba
Under 55 and Youth Cards
$20.00
Includes postage
Citizen & Harvester*
Manitoba
55 and over
$ -
Free - Includes postage
Citizen
Canada
Under 55
$20.00
Includes postage
Citizen
Canada
55 and over
$10.00
Includes postage
Citizen & Harvester
Canada
Under 55 and Youth Cards
$30.00
Includes postage
Citizen & Harvester
Canada
55 and over
$10.00
Includes postage
Online application payment options are credit card or visa debit.
I have this document.
8. Documentation Confirmation Failure to submit proper documentation could result in delays in processing your application.
Please confirm that you have the following:
Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate with parents’ names listed (PDF)
Genealogy completed by the St. Boniface Historical Society (PDF)
Local Signature/Page 10 signed by the Local (PDF)
Government Issued Photo Identification (PDF or JPEG)
Passport Quality Photo (JPEG)
Signature (JPEG)
Application Payment (Credit Card/Visa Debit)
Before you begin, please answer the following questions:
Are you applying for a new citizenship?
Do you self identify as Metis, are of historic Metis Nation Ancestry, are distinct from other
Aboriginal Peoples and are accepted by the Metis Nation, as defined in the Constitution of the
Manitoba Metis Federation?
For citizenship renewals or to transfer your citizenship from another MMF Region or province, please call us
at (204) 586-8474.
In order to complete this online form you must self identify as Metis, be of historic Metis Nation Ancestry,
be distinct from other Aboriginal Peoples and are accepted by the Metis Nation, as defined in the
Constitution of the Manitoba Metis Federation.