Ojibway, or Inuktitut.
Call: 1-855-242-3310 or visit www.hopeforwellness.ca to chat online.

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the stigma that prevents people from seeking the help they need, we can make a future where all Metis people can lead healthy, happy, and safe lives.

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers 24/7 counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous people across Canada in English, French, Cree,

communities at greater risk. Indigenous folks in crisis are less likely to reach out for help due to the stigma associated with substance abuse.

By supporting culturally grounded, community-led mental health and substance use programs, advocating for equitable funding and services, and challenging

#WellnessMonth #MetisWellness #TraditionalFood #PhysicalHealth #HealthAndWellness

the land, which feeds us, shelters us, and sustains all life.

Spending time outdoors, staying active, and incorporating traditional meats, fish, herbs, and plants into meals are meaningful ways to care for your body while honouring Métis traditions and strengthening cultural connections.

From beadwork and sashes to painting and crafting with fur, hide, and fish scales, these creative practices honour tradition and help nurture holistic wellness.

#WellnessMonth #MetisWellness #MetisArt #Beadwork #MetisSash #Jigging

and fiddling not only soothe the spirit but also foster a sense of purpose and reconnection to ancestral roots, making art an essential part of Métis wellness and cultural resurgence.

Métis art reflects our deep connection to nature, often weaving together natural elements and vibrant patterns.

systemic change, creating space for Métis women and gender-diverse people to lead. Grounded in Métis women’s voices and values, this work not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the foundation for long-term wellbeing, resilience, and self-determined futures.

#advocacy #justice

disparities in areas such as housing, education, health and mental wellness, employment, gender-and-orientation-based violence, human trafficking, and justice, while ensuring Métis voices guide national policy. By empowering Métis voices, LFMO bridges grassroots, community-led efforts with broader

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) supports grassroots humanitarian work by uplifting Métis women through advocacy, culturally grounded programming, and leadership development. We work with the federal government and other international Indigenous women’s organizations to address systemic

struggles. These moments of connection create safe space for reflection, healing, and emotional support.

These conversations can ground us in our cultural values, strengthen our relationships with others, and provide clarity rooted in both ancestral wisdom and lived understanding.

#WellnessMonth

traditional knowledge and lived experience, and their stories often hold teachings that can help us see our challenges in a new light. Even something as simple as sitting together, sharing tea and food, and talking about life can bring calm, comfort, and deeper understanding of yourself and your

August 27 at 4:30 pm ET

Learn more about our Youth Council here: metiswomen.org/project/yout...

Do you want to collaborate with other passionate Metis youth? Get involved with our Youth Network! E-mail [email protected] for more information!

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gathering will be both youth-led and youth-centered, creating space for reflection, inspiration, and the co-creation of bold, community-driven solutions.

Interested in attending the LFMO Youth Summit? Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Spots are limited. Please apply by Wednesday,

of the upcoming LFMO Youth Summit, taking place from October 3-5, 2025, in Ottawa. The Summit will bring Métis youth together for three days of connection, cultural grounding, and collective action. With guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and leadership from the Youth Council itself, the

their experiences, and grow together. Council members have also worked closely with LFMO’s health team to bring a youth-specific lens to mental wellness, helping shape advocacy efforts that reflect the lived experiences of young Métis people.

This work has directly informed the vision and themes

conversations about the realities facing Métis youth today, from cultural revitalization and identity to community building and intergenerational knowledge transfer.

These conversations have underscored the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces where youth can find one another, share

and sustainable future for all Indigenous peoples.

LFMO’s National Youth Council is composed of exceptional young leaders grounded in their Métis heritage and committed to meaningful, lasting change. Since its creation earlier this year, the council has been engaged in honest and thoughtful