The Manitoba Indian and Métis Friendship Centre – 1954-1969

• In Event: Sovereignty and Self-Determination in Education: Empowering Native Voices

Abstract

The Manitoba Indian & Métis Friendship Centre (IMFC) between 1954 and 1969 played a crucial role in providing services, advocating for, and improving conditions for Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg. The IMFC's conferences and the activism of Indigenous leaders marked a significant shift in Indigenous-settler relations, highlighting the importance of education and youth leadership in the struggle for Indigenous rights and reclamation.

Author

• Matt Henderson, Winnipeg School Division