The Red River Métis Fur Company (RRMFC) was established as a community-based fur trading company in Manitoba, Canada, by the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) in 2021. The MMF is the representative democratic government of the Métis Nation in Manitoba, which is a distinct Indigenous people in Canada with a unique culture, language, and history. The Red River Métis people have a long history of fur trading and have traditionally been involved in the fur industry in Manitoba and across Canada.
The RRMFC was established to support Red River Métis fur Harvesters and traders in Manitoba by providing a market for their furs & hides and offering above-market prices for their products. The company also aims to promote sustainable and ethical fur harvesting practices among its suppliers and to create economic opportunities for Red River Métis communities in Manitoba.
One of the main goals of the RRMFC is to ensure that Red River Métis Citizens are able to continue practicing their traditional way of life while earning a living through fur harvesting and trading. By establishing a community-based fur trading company, the MMF aims to create a sustainable and self-determined economic model that is grounded in the cultural traditions and values of Citizens in Manitoba.