Lorne Pelletier is Red River Métis, born and raised in Ile des Chênes, Manitoba and currently serves as Senior Economic Advisor to the President at the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF). In this position, which he began in July 2021, he provides strategic economic and investment advice to President Chartrand and members of his Cabinet. In his role Lorne equally provides recommendations and support to MMF’s government priorities in traditional economies, market access for Red River Métis artists, international trade, lands and properties, and business and partnership development.