National Government of the Red River Métis

About Métis Employment & Training (MET)

Connecting Red River Métis Citizens to meaningful careers for over 26 years.

Métis Employment & Training (MET) operates under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Agreement between the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) and the Government of Canada.

Who We Are

Your Bridge to a Stronger Future

The Métis Employment & Training (MET) Department of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) guides Red River Métis Citizens toward futures where their skills, heritage, and ambitions come together in the modern workforce.

Métis Employment & Training (MET) offers a diverse range of employment and training programs, including skills development opportunities, job search assistance, and resources to support the unique needs of Red River Métis Citizens.

For over 26 years, MET has a proven track record of meeting the labour market needs of employer partners while securing long-term, sustainable employment for Red River Métis Citizens across our Homeland.

"We believe that by providing opportunities for growth, skills development, and meaningful employment, we are laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity for Red River Métis Citizens, businesses, and communities."

Minister David Beaudin, Minister of MET

About the ISET Agreement

Métis Employment & Training (MET) programs and services are delivered under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Agreement, a federal initiative supporting Indigenous peoples in developing skills, finding employment, and achieving economic self-sufficiency. The MMF's ISET agreement reflects our Nation's right to govern our own employment and training priorities.

What We Do

Our Core Services

Skills Development & Training

Financial support for upgrading skills, completing credentials, and accessing trades and technology training that opens doors to lasting careers for Red River Métis Citizens.

Job Search Assistance

One-on-one guidance, résumé support, interview preparation, and technology resources, connecting Red River Métis Citizens with employers who value what they bring to the table.

Employer Partnerships

Métis Employment & Training (MET) builds long-term relationships with private industry, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to create meaningful pathways and meet real labour market needs.

Minister of MET

David Beaudin

A proud Red River Métis Citizen, Minister Beaudin brings a lifetime of public service, education, and community leadership to the MET Department.

Founder of of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) New Horizons Local (2004), Chairperson for 14 consecutive years
Elected Regional Executive, Winnipeg Region (2018); previously MMF Associate Minister of Provincial Education and Minister of Agriculture
Appointed Minister of Métis Employment & Training (MET) and Chair of the MMF HRD Committee, February 2026
22+ years at Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP), teaching technology, business, trades, career development, and Indigenous Languages
Elected RRCP Board of Governors (2015-2017); chaired the College Council of Instructors

A Message from the Minister

A Message from Minister David Beaudin

I have been a proud Red River Métis Citizen for over 30 years. Over the years, my involvement grew from volunteering at the local level to founding the New Horizons Local in 2004, where I served as Chairperson for 14 consecutive years. Serving our Citizens in that capacity, and later as a Regional Executive for Winnipeg Region and as a Minister in President Chartrand's Cabinet, has given me a deep appreciation for what our government can accomplish when we work together.

Before taking on this role, I spent over 22 years as an instructor at Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP), where I taught technology, business, trades, project management, career development, and Indigenous Languages. That experience gave me a clear picture of how much a good education and the right opportunity can change a person's life. It also showed me the real barriers that Red River Métis Citizens face on the path to employment, and why programs like those offered through Métis Employment and Training (MET) are so important.

My connection to MET goes back further than my appointment. Through my years of volunteering on the Local Advisory Committee, I've had the privilege of working alongside the late Minister John Fleury and Kerry Smith, Senior Director of MET. We would often sit together discussing policies, procedures, and ways to improve what MET was doing for our Citizens. Those conversations shaped my understanding of this department and the people it serves. I carry that shared history with me, and I am honoured to continue building on the foundation they helped create.

Our MET team works closely with employers, government, and community partners to create meaningful, lasting employment opportunities for our Red River Métis Citizens - across our Homeland. As Minister, I am committed to building on MET's strong record and ensuring our programs continue to meet the real needs of Red River Métis Citizens. Whether you are looking for your first job, upgrading your skills, or exploring a new career direction, the MET Department is here to support you.

I want to thank our employer and community partners for the relationships they have built with MET over the years. Those connections are what make it possible for our Citizens to access good jobs and build strong futures. I look forward to strengthening those partnerships and continuing to grow what we offer.

To every Red River Métis Citizen: the MET Department exists to serve you. I encourage you to reach out to your local MET office and find out how we can help you move forward.

Together, we are building a stronger future for the Red River Métis Nation.

Minister David Beaudin

Minister of Métis Employment & Training (MET)
National Government of the Red River Métis

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