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RCMP Update – Judith Robinson safely located
January 23, 2018 Thompson, Manitoba On January 9, 2018, at 4:05 pm, the Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing teen from the community. Judith Robinson, 15-years of age, was last seen on January 6 in Winnipeg and was scheduled to return home to Thompson by bus on January 9, but did not return. Robinson is described as Indigenous, 5’4″, 122 pounds, brown eyes and […]
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Department of Indigenous Services Canada provides update on commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserve
Government adding close to 250 drinking water systems to clean drinking water commitment; 91 long-term advisories to be lifted by March 2021 January, 23, 2018 Ottawa, ON Department of Indigenous Services Canada Everyone in Canada deserves access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. Our Government is steadfast in our commitment and we […]
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Government of Canada makes progress on support for Indigenous Communities
January 23, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Department of Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples; one that is based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. As part of the Prime Minister’s announcement in August 2017, the department of Indigenous Services Canada (DISC) was created as […]
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MFNERC: Next Education Directors’ Meeting
Mark your calendars for the next Education Directors’ meeting taking place in Winnipeg. In partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, we will host the next ED meeting on February 5-6, 2018 at the Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport. You can find the travel/registration form below. Please fill it out and fax back to Christa […]
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Manitoba Metis Federation Calling Emergency Meeting to Discuss Fisheries Crisis
January 19, 2018 Winnipeg, MB – MMF President David Chartrand is calling an emergency meeting to discuss issues facing Métis fishers in Manitoba. The call comes after news that Métis fishers are awaiting hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments. “Our fishers are facing very real, very serious challenges right now,” said President Chartrand. “They […]
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Manitoba Music Performance Opportunity: Canada Day at The Forks | Deadline: Feb 1
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4PM CST Thursday February 1, 2018 Manitoba Music is coordinating live performances on multiple stages including the main stage at The Forks on Canada Day, Sunday, July 1, 2018. One of Manitoba’s most popular summer destinations, The Forks attracts thousands of visitors on Canada Day. This year’s concerts will celebrate and promote Manitoba […]
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Pow wow photo wins People’s Choice Award in national exhibition
Winnipeg – January 16, 2018 – A picture of young girls claiming their culture through pow wow dancing has won the People’s Choice Award in a national exhibition of crowd-sourced photographs at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). “One of my favorite things about photography is the ability to tell a story without uttering a […]
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Manitoba News Release: Province Announces Funding for Community Development Projects
January 19, 2018 The Manitoba government will be providing more than $1.4 million in grants to projects for non-profit and community-led organizations, community-driven neighbourhood revitalization and local community development projects, Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “Our government will continue to provide support to projects that have long-term benefits to Manitoba communities,” said Wharton. […]
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Adjudicator Finds Northern Hotel Didn’t Stop Egregious Harassment – Manitoba Human Rights Commission
January 19, 2018 Human Rights Adjudicator Lawrence Pinsky has found that the owners of the Gillam Motor Inn did not take reasonable steps to deal with harassment in their workplace, contrary to The Human Rights Code. Wanda Ross, a woman of African and First Nations descent worked as a waitress for 4888970 Manitoba Ltd., a […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Philpott to Convene two-day Emergency Meeting on First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation Child and Family Services
Ottawa – Please be advised that the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will convene a two-day emergency meeting on Indigenous Child and Family Services. This meeting will include Indigenous leaders, Provincial and Territorial Ministers, community technicians, youth representatives, experts and advocates. The purpose of this meeting is to identify shared priorities and a path […]
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