{
  "id": 19039572,
  "title": "MMF launches memorial bursary for Métis students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/mmf-launches-memorial-bursary-for-metis-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T23:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/11/08/mmf-launches-memorial-bursary-for-metis-students"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is launching a $5.77 per month bursary for Métis students, named after Robert Chapman. The 100-year-old Indigenous veteran, who served in World War II, chose to give back $20,000 from his veterans legacy program donation for the new bursary. The MMF and its president, David Chartrand, have matched Chapman's donation, raising the fund to $60,000. Métis students connected to the Canadian Armed Forces can apply for the bursary, with two recipients receiving $1,500 annually. The event honored Chapman, who served from 1945-46, and highlighted the discrimination Indigenous veterans faced in receiving benefits.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}