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Winnipeg premiere of film on the life Elder Betty Ross at CMHR on April 16
Winnipeg – April 8, 2025 – As a young girl, Elder Betty Ross was abandoned, adopted, and then kidnapped and taken to St. Joseph’s residential school at just eight years old. As a girl from Pimicikamak Cree Nation (also known as Cross Lake First Nation), Ross held the sacred teachings of her father like a […]
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Manitoba Government Growing Mining Sector
April 8, 2025 The Manitoba government is providing funding to 12 projects through the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF) to help drive sustainable economic growth, create good jobs and build resilient communities, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses announced today. “Manitoba continues to be a national and global leader in responsible mineral […]
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SCO Encourages Citizens to ‘Rock the Vote’ in Upcoming Federal Election on April 28
April 8, 2025 This is a critical time in the history of Turtle Island and it’s imperative that First Nations are at the table.” –Grand Chief Daniels ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — With the federal election campaign in full swing, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is launching a campaign to encourage southern First Nations […]
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Manitoba Study Finds Half of First Nations Birthing Parents Experience Interventions by Child and Family Services
April 8, 2025 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to non-First Nations birthing parents. The study was published […]
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Manitoba Government Boosting Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Across Province
April 7, 2025 The Manitoba government is supporting the installation of 51 new electric vehicle charging stations across the province, boosting the network of EV infrastructure and driving the shift to greener transportation, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today. “Our government is committed to taking real action to fight climate change and […]
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Manitoba Government Invests $4.5 Million to Boost Tourism and the Economy
April 7, 2025 The Manitoba government is providing Travel Manitoba $4.5 million to showcase the province to the rest of Canada and encourage tourism to and within Manitoba, with 10 per cent earmarked for Indigenous Tourism Manitoba, Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy announced today. “Tourism is a key part of what makes […]
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MKO Applauds Pimicikamak Okimawin and Misipawistik Cree Nation Leadership in Landmark Child Welfare Lawsuit
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.(MKO) commends Pimicikamak Okimawin and Misipawistik CreeNation for the steadfast commitment to addressing decades of systemic injustices in Manitoba’s child welfare system. Alongside Black River First Nation and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the leaders have launched a pivotal $2.1-billion class-action lawsuit against the federal and […]
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SCO Hosting Information Sessions for First Nations Veterans: April 25 and 28
April 4, 2025 The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is hosting two information sessions about the Canadian Forces Racism Class Action Settlement. If you are a First Nations Veteran who experienced racism or discrimination in the Canadian Armed Forces, you may be eligible for compensation and support. Learn more about this at our information sessions taking place […]
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MNC expert panel report riddled with errors that undermine Nationhood and perpetuate identity theft
April 4, 2025 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis roundly condemns the report released by what remains of the Métis National Council (MNC), for Métis Nation of Ontario’s (MNO) use in distorting our identity. “There […]
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Call for Nominations: Kevin Walters Legacy Awards
April 3, 2025 Deadline: Thursday, April 17 at 4 PM Manitoba Music’s Board of Directors is pleased to open the Kevin Walters Legacy Awards up to public nomination. The Kevin Walters Legacy Award and Kevin Walters Memorial Songwriter Award honour Kevin Walters, a long time Manitoba Music board member and music industry legend who passed away […]
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