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Film talks violence against Indigenous women – CTV News
Dec. 5, 2023 A new documentary film talking about violence against Indigenous women is premiering at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Read More: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video/c2821944-film-talks-violence-against-indigenous-women
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AMC Responds to Arrest of Suspect in Winnipeg Mass Shooting
Treaty One Territory – In the wake of the recent tragic incident resulting in the deaths of Crystal Shannon Beardy, Stephanie Amanda Beardy, Melelek Leseri Lesikel, and Dylan Maxwell Lavallee, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) strongly advocates for a collective effort to end violence within our First Nations and outside communities. We commend the […]
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AMC Council of Elders Emphasizes the Sacredness of Life Amidst Alarming Rise in Homicide Rates
December 1, 2023 Treaty One Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) expresses deep concern about the drastic increase in homicide rates in Manitoba. In times of crisis, our cultural ceremonies, teachings, and the guidance of our Knowledge Keepers and Elders become crucial resources. Through these cultural ceremonies and the wisdom imparted by our […]
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Get Involved in SCO’s 16 Days of Activism: Take Part by December 7
November 28, 2023 The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) encourages Anishinaabe and Dakota citizens to take a photo of themselves and/or their loved ones sharing messages of support for 16 days of activism. Citizens may also wish to get involved in our campaign by sending original artwork and photographs that portray encouraging and supportive messages in terms of […]
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SCO Launches 16 Days of Activism Campaign
November 24, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Health Transformation Department at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is launching a social media campaign to combat gender-based violence. The 16 Days of Activism campaign will run from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to December 10, Human Rights […]
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Manitoba Government Recognizes Community Work at Start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
November 24, 2023 Legislative Building to be Lit with Purple Ribbon Graphic throughout Campaign in Recognition of Workers and Survivors: Fontaine The Manitoba government is recognizing those working in the gender-based violence sector and honouring survivors throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign, which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, Families […]
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Innocents behind bars in Canada and America
Winnipeg – November 23, 2023 – Greg Banks was 20 years old when he was tortured by Chicago police and coerced into confessing to murder. He spent 24 years behind bars before being exonerated. Banks is one of the hundreds of individuals – most of them African‐American men – who were tortured by Chicago police until they confessed […]
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Manitoba Government Celebrates Restorative Justice Week
November 20, 2023 The Manitoba government has proclaimed Nov. 19 to 25 as Restorative Justice Week, highlighting the accomplishments of restorative justice practices in the province, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today. “Restorative justice supports healing, accountability, and the prevention of future harm,” said Wiebe. “As we continue to use restorative justice efforts effectively, we […]
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MKO Calls on Canada’s Justice Minister to Investigate the Indian Residential Schools System as a Crime Against Humanity
November 16, 2023 Thompson, Manitoba – The Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has reiterated MKO’s earlier call for Canada to commence an investigation of the Indian Residential School system as a crime against humanity under the laws of Canada. MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee presented MKO’s renewed call for action during […]
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SCO Grand Chief Joins New Foundation to Help Families of Missing and Murdered Loved Ones
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — Today, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is proud to announce that Grand Chief Jerry Daniels has joined the Board of Directors for the newly-formed John James Tanner Legacy Foundation. The foundation’s primary mission is to provide educational, financial, social, and psychological assistance to children and families of our missing […]
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