Métis National Council's 1st female leader leaves door open for Manitoba Métis Federation to return
CBC
The new president of the Métis National Council (MNC) says she would welcome the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) back to her organization.
The MMF announced last Wednesday it was leaving the organization, on the eve of the first MNC general assembly in three years, where Cassidy Caron was elected president.
"Though I respect their right to withdraw . . . there will always be a place for them at this table," said Caron from the MNC's head office in Ottawa.
"Métis citizens in Manitoba are our relatives, they're our family, and we will always continue to look out for them."
Caron, 29, was elected at the Saskatoon meeting on the third ballot with 25 of 40 votes from delegates at the general assembly. She takes over from Clement Chartier, who was president of the organization for 18 years.
She said it's an honour to serve as president.
"I know there's been a lot of Indigenous women who have been in leadership positions, and that has really laid the foundation for me," she said.