Federation Vice-President for the Northwest Métis Council region. President of the Manitoba Métis Federation In 1999, Chartrand began the Métis Human Resource Development Agreement program that has delivered employment and training to thousands of Métis people. Chartrand initiated an Executive Policy Committee to strengthen the Federation's governance structure, policies and procedures. He was instrumental in establishing the group pension plan for the employees of the Federation, the first ever in the history of the Federation. He also led Constitutional Reform, including the adaptation of the National Métis Definition, which initiated a membership reform within the Federation in 2002. He has overseen major governmental initiatives, including the establishment of the first-ever Red River Métis specific post-secondary Scholarship and Bursary Endowment Fund in 1999. Through the Louis Riel Institute and the Post-Secondary Education Program, the Manitoba Métis Federation has provided millions in bursaries and funding to Red River Métis university and college students, valued at over $24 million today. In 2003, Chartrand led and negotiated the devolution of Métis Child and Family Services. Through his leadership, mandated agencies were developed and implemented throughout the province. In keeping with his vision to provide the best health care opportunities for the Red River Métis, the first ever Red River Métis-owned and operated pharmacy, MEDOCare was opened for business on December 8, 2012. In 2014, healthcare support was expanded through a program offering prescription glasses for Red River Métis Elders. In 2016, on Louis Riel Day, the Manitoba Métis Federation Prescription Drug Program was launched, with the Manitoba Métis Federation covering the cost of prescription drugs for all Red River Métis Elders in Manitoba. After a promise made to the Red River Métis Veterans of Canada in 1997, Chartrand fought diligently for over 20 years for the recognition of Red River Métis Veterans. These efforts came into fruition on June 13, 2019 when the $30-million-dollar Métis Veteran's Agreement was signed and an apology issued to all Métis veterans and their families. Chartrand recognized that improvements were needed to communicate Red River Métis issues, policies and events with members of Manitoba's Métis Community. He established the “Métis Hour x 2” an award-winning radio broadcast that reached across the Province of Manitoba. The radio show promotes Red River Métis culture, history, current events, community events, weekly report from the Office of the President and overall promotion of the Métis Community. Chartrand also established “Le Métis”, a two-page,