Métis Federation signed a Negotiators Agreement with the Government of Canada to advance reconciliation consistent with the purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. On July 6, 2021, Chartrand represented the Manitoba Métis Federation in an historic event, signing the Manitoba Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement with Canada, which recognizes and acknowledges the Manitoba Métis Federation as the national government of the Red River Métis. This agreement is the only Métis self-government agreement, paving the way for a modern-day treaty for the Red River Métis. Personal life Chartrand is married to Red River Métis businesswoman Glorian Yakiwchuk, originally from Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. They reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba and are raising their granddaughter, Martha Chartrand. Chartrand was raised in a strongly Roman Catholic household and still prays regularly. His faith is a blend of Catholicism and traditional Red River Métis beliefs. Chartrand was audited by Canada Revenue Agency and flagged for not reporting income. The tax agency reassessed his tax returns and increased his employment income by $35,148 in 2004 and $37,460 in 2005 to include his omitted expense allowances. Honours and awards Chartrand has been recognized for his community work and has received the Golden Eagle Award from the Indigenous Women's Collective, the Eagle Feather from the Friendship Centres of Ontario, and his picture has been placed on the Honour Wall of Fame at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg. Chartrand was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, created in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ascension of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, for outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities or to Canada as a whole. In 2004, he received The Manitoba Order of the Sash by resolution of the Métis Nation at the 36th Annual General Assembly of the Manitoba Metis Federation, for his cultural, political and social contributions to the Métis people. In 2012 he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Winnipeg for his dedication to the Métis people, his deep commitment to family and community, and for his enduring service and development work. Also in 2012, Chartrand received the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contributions to Canada. In 2013 he was invested into the Order of Manitoba in recognition of his demonstrated excellence and achievement benefiting in an outstanding manner the social, cultural