Rooted in Community.
Focused on What Matters.
Strong leadership begins with listening. As your MMF Regional Executive Officer, Chris LeForte is committed to advocating for the priorities that matter most to Métis citizens, families, youth, Elders, and communities.
Chris believes leadership should be visible, accountable, and action-oriented, grounded in real conversations with citizens and focused on strengthening Métis culture, opportunity, and connection.
Below are the priorities Chris is committed to championing.
Building Stronger Pathways for Métis Youth
Supporting Youth & Future Generations
Our youth are our future, and they deserve opportunities to grow, lead, and stay connected to culture.
I am committed to:
• Supporting youth mentorship and leadership opportunities
• Expanding access to cultural programming and land-based learning
• Encouraging youth involvement in community leadership and decision-making
• Helping young people strengthen pride in Métis identity, culture, and traditions
• Creating more opportunities for youth to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Chris has spent years working directly with youth through schools, mentorship programs, cultural camps, and land-based learning experiences. He understands the importance of creating spaces where young people feel connected, supported, and empowered.
Protecting Métis Culture, Traditions & Harvesting Rights
Honouring Our Past. Protecting Our Future.
Métis culture is built through stories, teachings, language, land, and shared traditions. Protecting our culture means ensuring future generations continue to learn, practice, and celebrate what it means to be Métis.
Chris is committed to:
• Supporting cultural programming and community events
• Protecting and promoting Métis harvesting traditions and land-based practices
• Strengthening opportunities for traditional teachings and cultural knowledge sharing
• Supporting the involvement of Knowledge Keepers and Elders in community initiatives
• Ensuring Métis voices and traditions continue to be recognized and respected
As Property Manager of the MMF Turtle Mountain Harvesting Property and a long-time cultural advocate, Chris understands the importance of protecting spaces where culture can be lived and shared.
ROOTED IN SERVICE
Leadership That Listens
Citizens deserve to feel informed, heard, and connected.
Chris believes strong leadership starts with honest communication and meaningful engagement with community members.
Chris is committed to:
• Being accessible and present in community
• Improving communication and information sharing with citizens
• Listening to community concerns and advocating for local priorities
• Creating more opportunities for dialogue and citizen feedback
• Bringing transparency and accountability to leadership
Leadership should never feel distant. Chris believes in showing up, listening, and working alongside the people he represents.
Respecting &
Supporting Elders
Honouring Those Who Came Before Us
I am committed to:
• Supporting youth mentorship and leadership opportunities
• Expanding access to cultural programming and land-based learning
• Encouraging youth involvement in community leadership and decision-making
• Helping young people strengthen pride in Métis identity, culture, and traditions
• Creating more opportunities for youth to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Chris has spent years working directly with youth through schools, mentorship programs, cultural camps, and land-based learning experiences. He understands the importance of creating spaces where young people feel connected, supported, and empowered.
