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Man from Manitoba First Nation dead after going to fight in Ukraine, chief says – CBC
Nov 14, 2023 Opaskwayak Chief Maureen Brown says family was notified Monday A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday. Austin Lathlin-Bercier, 25, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, ventured into battle in Ukraine against invading Russian forces soon after […]
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AMC FNFAO Extends Condolences to the Family of the Toddler Who Tragically Drowned in Portage la Prairie Retention Pond and Urges a Thorough Investigation
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs – First Nations Family Advocate Office (AMC-FNFAO) is deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving a toddler who drowned in a retention pond in Portage la Prairie while under the care of a Child and Family Services (CFS) agency. Our thoughts and prayers are with […]
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The AMC Expresses Condolences in Response to Tragic Bus Crash
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is deeply saddened by the devastating accident that occurred near Swan Lake First Nation and Carberry, MB. on Thursday, resulting in the loss of fifteen lives and serious injury to 10 individuals, including many Senior Citizens. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all […]
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Special statement from President David Chartrand and Northwest Region Vice-President Frances Chartrand regarding victims of bus accident on Highway 1
June 16, 2023 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – On behalf of the Red River Métis government, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic bus accident that took place in the heart of our Homeland of Manitoba, and their families who are learning of these […]
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MKO Grand Chief Settee sends condolences to families of Carberry tragedy
June 15th, 2023 MKO Grand Chief Settee sends condolences to families of Carberry tragedy Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee is sending his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives today in the horrific accident that happened earlier today where fifteen people lost their lives. […]
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MKO Grand Chief reacts to Discovery of Melinda Lynxleg’s Body
Grand Chief Garrison Settee shares the following: “On behalf of MKO, I express profound grief of the news shared this morning regarding the location and identification of the remains of Melinda Lynxleg. MKO has offered support to the family through the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison (MMIWG) Unit to work alongside any […]
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The AMC Sends Condolences to Tootinawaziibeeng First Nation Regarding Melinda Lynxleg
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) responds to an update released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on the case of missing Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve woman Melinda Lynxleg. It was revealed in a press conference held at 1:00 pm today that the RCMP recovered the remains of Melinda Lynxleg; […]
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AMC Sends Condolences to the family of June Christine Johnson
May 17, 2023 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) expresses profound sorrow over the untimely passing of June Christine Johnson. Although Winnipeg Police stated June is a non-First Nation, her case serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for systemic reform and culturally sensitive service delivery to ensure […]
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Lake St. Martin Responds to the Devastating Loss of Linda Mary Beardy
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – Lake St. Martin First Nation is devastated that the body of member Linda Mary Beardy was found in Winnipeg’s Brady Landfill after being forcibly displaced by Manitoba and the federal government. It has been extremely traumatizing for Lake St. Martin First Nation citizens to learn that Linda Beardy’s body was thrown […]
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MKO Public Statement on discovery of Linda Beardy’s body at Brady Landfill
April 5th, 2023 Unceded Anishinabe/Algonquin Territory-MKO stands in solidarity with members of the Lake St. Martin First Nation and other political territorial organizations, treaty based governance initiatives who are in shock, disbelief and anger at the discovery of 33 year-old Linda Mary Beardy, whose remains were discovered at the Brady Road landfill earlier this week. […]
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