Program

Recognition Payment

Upon return from WWII, our Métis Veterans did not receive the same supports, resources, or benefits that were originally promised to them, which were routinely given to non-Métis Veterans. Many of them were discriminated against by Veterans Affairs Canada and denied an economic foundation to rebuild their lives upon return home.

$20,000

One-Time Recognition Payment

Living WWII Métis Nation Veterans

Surviving spouses or common-law partners

Surviving children (if Veteran passed after Jan 1, 2016)

Eligibility

Recognition Payment Eligibility

WWII Métis Nation Veterans

A Veteran is required to provide evidence of their Second World War (WWII) service and proof they are of legitimate Métis ancestry.

A Métis Nation Veteran qualifies if he/she served in the Canadian Armed Forces (or any allied Force of Canada) in any capacity during the Second World War, specifically, the period between September 1, 1939 and April 1, 1947.

The Recognition Payment will be presented as soon as possible after verification that these criteria have been met.

Spouse or Common-Law Partner

A surviving spouse or common-law partner qualifies if they provide:

  • Evidence of their union to a qualified WWII Métis Nation Veteran
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's WWII service
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's Métis ancestry
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's death
  • Evidence of living together at the time of the Veteran's death

Children

Children may qualify for all or part of a Recognition Payment if they provide:

  • Evidence of their connection to a qualified WWII Métis Nation Veteran (long-form birth certificate)
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's WWII service
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's Métis ancestry
  • Evidence of the Métis Nation Veteran's death on or after January 1, 2016
  • Evidence of the death of the Veteran's spouse or common-law partner
  • Verification of all children of the WWII Métis Nation Veteran

Note: A child is defined as someone either biologically, legally, or traditionally adopted by a WWII Métis Nation Veteran.

FAQ

Common Questions

Time is of the Essence

Many of our Second World War (WWII) Métis Nation Veterans have passed, and very few are still living. Time is of the essence to identify those living and present them with their Recognition Payment as soon as possible.

Distributing Recognition Payments have begun, and already thirty (30) of our WWII Métis Nation Veterans have received their payments to date. We continue to identify and contact WWII Métis Nation Veterans and their families across the nation.

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Payments presented

$20K

Per Veteran

If you know a WWII Métis Veteran that may be eligible for compensation through the Recognition Payment program, please reach out to us or refer them to veteran.info@metisveterans.ca

Application

How to Apply

If you are a WWII Métis Veteran or a Surviving Spouse or Common-law Partner, you may be eligible for the Métis Veterans Legacy Program (MVLP) Recognition Payment. If you are a Surviving Child of a WWII Métis Veteran who died on or after January 1, 2016, you may also be eligible.

To apply please fill out the Métis Veterans Legacy Program Intake Form.

Send your completed form by email or mail to the following address:

Métis Veterans Legacy Program Recognition Payment Administrator

c/o Manitoba Métis Federation

MVLP, 3rd floor

150 Henry Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7

veteran.info@metisveterans.ca
Download Intake PDF

Need help? Call 1-800-532-1993 or email veteran.info@metisveterans.ca

Application Process

01

Fill out the Intake Form

Complete the Métis Veterans Legacy Program Intake Form with all required information.

02

Gather Required Documents

Collect evidence of WWII service, Métis ancestry, and any supporting documentation for your claim.

03

Submit Your Application

Send your completed form and documents by email or mail to the MVLP Recognition Payment Administrator.

04

Verification Process

The MVLP will verify your eligibility criteria and supporting documentation.

05

Receive Recognition Payment

Upon approval, the one-time $20,000 Recognition Payment will be presented.