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BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand (middle) holds up a copy of the Red River Métis Self Government Treaty beween the Manitoba Métis Federation, National Government of the Red River Métis and his His Majesty King Charles III on bahalf of the Crown and the Government of Canada. The treaty signing ceremony took place at the MMF building at 333 Main St., in Winnipeg, Man., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Pictured: Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand (left) and lead negotiator for the Red River Métis Allan Benoit. The bead work on the treaty cover was done by Jennine Krauchi Pictured: L-R: Federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree, Chartrand and lead negotiator for the Red River Métis Allan Benoit.