Nov 30th, 2024 – Historic Modern Day Metis Treaty (full video)
between Canada and the National Government of the Red River Metis.
2023 – Treaty Consultations
During the 2023 Metis Consultations, JD Hawk was given exclusive access to follow MMF’s President David Chartrand, Cabinet Ministers, Lawyers, Elders & Veterans, Citizens & Youth, to the various Métis regions.
Twenty-five Official Historic Oil Paintings will eventually be on public display, date to be determined.
All © Copyrights belong to the MMF. Any inquires about these paintings should be directed to MMF, thank you.
President Message – Extraordinary General Assembly
Recap – Youtube
Here are the 25 historical oil paintings…
Nov 30th 2024 – Metis Treaty
JD Hawk’s involvement included the following twenty-five historic oil paintings, which were on display along side many
Metis artifacts, including Metis Leader
Louis Riel’s slippers and sash.
PS…and this happened too. JD was shocked and filled with emotional tears of joy that his community & Canada continues to recognize his contributions. “I do this for my family and for my nation. It’s a blessing and honour that God has given me a gift to share with others.” Video – Start to watch at the 2hrs, 16min, 18sec stamp mark.
“Fighting for, and protecting our nation”
Oil on Canvas
18″ x 24″
President David Chartrand has served as the democratically elected President of the Manitoba Métis Federation since 1997.
Behind the scenes of his public life, he has
remained focused, fighting, and unwavering in
protecting & serving the
Red River Metis.
(This is the first recorded oil painting of
President D. Chartrand)
Red River Metis Treaty Consultations
Oil on Canvas
15″ x 30″
“Our time has come”
Oil on Canvas
18″ x 24″
Minister Will Goodon
It was only a moment or two before the Red River Métis Treaty was ratified in the biggest gathering in centuries.
I was waiting to see how long it would take before someone noticed. Minister Goodon immediately saw that his finger was pointing
at the black and white image in the
beaded flower…. his father.
June 3rd & 4th 2023
Extraordinary General Assembly
“Iona Pople”
Oil on Canvas
14″ x 18″
At 93yrs of age, she was our eldest
Métis citizen to participate in the consultations.
It was important for me to capture as much as
I could in this painting and tell a story …
Her beautiful glow & personality, a slight
Mona Lisa smile loving life, pride she takes
of her home (placemat), wedding ring
honouring her late husband,
Metis beaded medallion … and … well, you’ll have to
look closely, the story doesn’t end there.
Elders & Veterans
May 28th 2023
Brandon MB
Centre Jean Desrosiers
Oil on Wood
11″ x 14
A blizzard rolled in that day…
Southeast Region
March 11th 2023
154 Rue St Malo MB
“Man with hat”
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 12″
Larry Flett
Interlake Region
May 13th 2023
Selkirk MB
Listening to history being made
Hilda Sanderson
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Infinity Women Secretariat
April 2nd 2023
1800 Wellington Ave
Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites,
Wpg MB
Hearing it first hand
“Stanfield”
(Joseph Genaille)
James Genaille
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
The Pas Region
April 15th 2023
Métis Hall – 1515 Gordon Ave
Opening Prayer
Oil on Canvas
9″ x 12″
Elder Lorraine Horetchka
giving the morning prayer before the consultation begins.
The Pas Region
April 15th 2023
Métis Hall – 1515 Gordon Ave
St Lawrence Hall
(114 Cree Rd, Thompson MB)
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 24″
Thompson Region
March 25th 2023 Thompson MB
Constitution
Oil on Canvas
9″ x 12″
Thompson Region
March 25th 2023 Thompson MB
Six Weeks Old
Oil on Canvas
11″ x 14″
The youngest Metis citizen to attend
was only 6 weeks old
Blueprint
Oil on Wood
11″ x 14″
Al Benoit presenting the blueprint leading
up to the Treaty draft.
Winnipeg Region
March 18th 2023
1405 St Matthews Ave
Canada Inns Destination Centre Polo Park,
Wpg MB
President Chartrand presenting at …
Infinity Women Secretariat
Oil on Canvas
8″ x 10″
Infinity Women Secretariat
April 2nd 2023
1800 Wellington Ave
Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites,
Wpg MB
Survivor & Elder Ernie Samatte
examining the treaty draft
Treaty Draft
Oil on Wood
11″ x 14″
The Pas Region
April 15th 2023
Métis Hall – 1515 Gordon Ave
“Rick Keele “
Oil on Cradled Wood
11″ x 14″
Southeast Region
St. Malo MB
March 11th, 2023
“Cherokee Isleifson”
Oil on Canvas
11″ x 14″
Metis Youth
April 22nd, 2023
Winnipeg, MB
“Madisyn” (2 1/2yrs old)
Oil on Canvas
8″ x 10″
Métis Youth
April 22nd 2023
Winnipeg MB
“Bright Future”
Oil on Canvas
11″ x 14″
Métis Youth
April 22nd 2023
Winnipeg MB
“John Raymond Lee”
(1935 – 2023)
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Elder providing the prayers at the Metis Youth Consultations
Metis Youth Consultations
April 22nd, 2023
Winnipeg, MB
Elder Lee was aware this painting was in the works. Unfortunately, he passed away before this painting was completed.
“Clement Chartier”
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
Ambassador Clem Chartier
June 3rd & 4th 2023
Extraordinary General Assembly
“Melvina Spence”
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 16″
At 92 years of age, she was our 2nd eldest citizen to participate.
Interlake Region
May 13th 2023
Selkirk MB
“Proud Moment”
Oil on Cradled Wood
11″ x 14″
I had the opportunity to observe
Glorian Chartrand on many occasions. She has always shown her love and admiration for her husband, but there was one moment when I
got to see that Love & Pride beyond any words or painting I could possibly accomplish.
I hope this painting comes close to
what I saw that day.
June 3rd & 4th 2023
Extraordinary General Assembly
“Sending Our Prayers”
Oil on Canvas
14″ x 18″
Oliver Boulette on fiddle during opening prayer with Verna DeMontigny.
Further in the background is Minister Will Goodon, emcee.
Elders & Veterans
May 28th 2023
Brandon MB
“MMF President David Chartrand”
Oil on Canvas
18″ x 24″
All © Copyrights belong to the Manitoba Metis Federation
Any inquires about these paintings should be directed to MMF, thank you.
