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MOU Signing with the Southern Chiefs Organization
The First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) and the Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) signed an MOU on September 18, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba; as part of the Chiefs-in-Summit meeting, to formalize a partnership to work on developing a tax framework that will lead to more self-governance. The MOU was signed by SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels […]
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Read MoreHe should be helping out’: Frustration erupts among snowstorm evacuees as Scheer campaigns in Winnipeg – CBC
Hundreds seek shelter in Winnipeg following snowstorm, including at hotel hosting Conservative leader’s event Oct 14, 2019 Evacuees in Manitoba driven from their homes by a recent, massive snowstorm that cut power to tens of thousands said today they were annoyed by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s decision to campaign in Winnipeg today. A few dozen […]
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Read MoreMMF Welcomes Canada Energy Regulator’s Decision in Current Dispute With Pallister and Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg, MB – On October 10, 2019, the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) was informed that the Canada Energy Regulator has—in response to concerns raised by the MMF—appointed a panel to consider whether Manitoba Hydro is complying with the certificate conditions for the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP). “We are thankful that the Canada Energy Regulator has […]
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Read MoreMKO Hosting Three Special Gatherings in Thompson: Community Members Welcome to Attend all Events
Oct 10, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is encouraging people living in the Thompson area to attend any of the events that are happening over the next two days: Thursday, October 10 at 1 pm: MKO and the Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy are hosting a “soft launch” of a […]
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Read MoreBrandon University to host a 2019 Canadian Federal Election Town Hall
October 10, 2019 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 Time: 2–4 p.m. Location: Harvest Hall, Brandon University To give students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Brandon-Souris riding, Brandon University will be hosting a 2019 Canadian Federal Election Town Hall. Following a short presentation from the candidates, there will also be […]
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Read MoreI want them to be safe’: Tina Fontaine’s aunt asks Winnipeg Centre candidates how they’ll help at-risk youth – CBC
Thelma Favel says systemic failures let down 15-year-old niece who was slain 5 years ago Oct 10, 2019 The great-aunt and caretaker of Tina Fontaine wants people heading to the polls this month to consider voting for federal candidates committed to helping at-risk youth. Thelma Favel said she hasn’t heard much from federal parties about […]
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Read MoreAMC opposes the Trudeau government’s decision to seek judicial review in the decision to compensate First Nations children
Treaty One Territory, MB. _ The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is dismayed by the breaking news of the federal government’s decision to challenge the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order to compensate First Nations children who were harmed by the child welfare system. Today, the Attorney General of Canada filed an appeal of the […]
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Read MoreAMC disappointed with Federal Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer’s call for a judicial review of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision
Treaty One Territory, MB. _ The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is disappointed with the federal Conservative Party’s platform announced by federal Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer. Scheer went on record to state that, if elected, he would seek a judicial review of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) decision to compensate First Nations children […]
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Read MoreJoint Statement from Indigenous and Northern Relations Eileen Clarke and Rochelle Squires, Minister Responsible for Status of Women
October 4, 2019 Today marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day in Manitoba, and we urge all Manitobans to show support for the families of women and girls stolen through violence by taking a moment to honour them on this day. We remember the lives of the many women and […]
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Read MoreNew Report from Quebec Shows Continued Need for Meaningful Action to Improve Safety for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
October 2, 2019 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) is responding to the release of the report called The Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Quebec: listening, reconciliation and progress. This report, prepared by the Commission d’enquête sur les relations entre les Autochtones […]
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