March 27, 2025 A new group exhibition, coming to the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM), was co-curated by Stacey Koosel of the IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University and features the work of BU alumna Jessie Januska and other Indigenous artists. Prairie Thunder will be on exhibition at the […]
March 27, 2025 An Oscar-nominated documentary spreads the explosive, evidence-free claim that Catholic priests impregnated Indigenous students and incinerated their babies. Sugarcane fuels anti-Catholic hate, much like past Blood Libels targeted Jews. Brian Giesbrecht demands a full public inquiry into the unmarked graves hoax, church burnings, and millions in taxpayer-funded fraud. Will Canada expose the […]
For over 45 years, Me-Dian Credit Union has been a cornerstone of financial empowerment for Indigenous communities across Manitoba. As Canada’s first Indigenous credit union, Me-Dian has built a legacy rooted in accessibility, inclusion, and economic self-determination. What began as a small, member-driven initiative has evolved into a trusted financial institution, standing firm in Winnipeg’s […]
March 26, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ashlee Shingoose, who was given the name Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman) by community members. A cherished mother, sister and daughter, Ashlee has now been identified as the fourth victim of […]
March 26, 2025 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is honouring the memory of the late Ashlee Christine Shingoose. SCO extends heartfelt condolences to the parents, children, family, and Nation of the late Ms. Shingoose. A member of the St. Theresa Point Anisininew Nation, Ashlee went missing three years ago […]
Mar 27, 2025 Manitoba premier promised to search landfill for Shingoose’s remains on Wednesday The parents of a woman recently identified as the unknown victim of a Winnipeg serial killer remembered their daughter on Thursday as a loving person whose remains they now hope to recover from a Winnipeg landfill as soon as possible. Albert and […]
March 26, 2025 Trigger Warning: Details of this news release may be very distressing to read. Please be prepared to reach out for support while reading or afterwards. The Hope for Wellness helpline is available 24/7 by calling 1-855-242-3310 or visiting https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – Today the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) walks […]
Mar 26, 2025 More than 100 CFS workers with two Métis child and family services authorities in Manitoba say they’re walking a picket line to push for higher wages. According to Kyle Ross, president of the union, workers want the same pay as their provincial counterparts. “These workers have the same education, they support the […]
The Indigenous population in Canada is growing at a remarkable pace. According to the latest census data, the Indigenous population reached approximately 1.8 million in 2021, making up 5.0% of the total population. This growth rate of 9.4% from 2016 to 2021 significantly outpaces the 5.3% growth rate of the non-Indigenous population. This demographic shift […]
March 26, 2025 Cochrane Sinclair is proud to share that the Federal Court has certified a national class action in the case of Fisher River Cree Nation et al. v. Attorney General of Canada (T-213-23). The case seeks justice for collective harms suffered by First Nations whose children were removed from their communities under Canada’s […]
