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Manitoba First Nation offers cash prizes in weight loss competition – CBC
St. Theresa Point holds 3 month challenge in an effort to boost health and morale Sep 21, 2020 A First Nation in Manitoba with high rates of diabetes is hoping to boost community health by holding a weight loss competition with some large cash prizes. “I’m pumped. I’m really, really excited about it, really encouraged, […]
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Manitoba municipality, First Nation work together to rename Colonization Road – Global News
September 17, 2020 A controversial road in Libau, Man., is being renamed, say community leaders. The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and the Rural Municipality of St. Clements announced Monday that Libau’s Colonization Road will be renamed following consultation with members of both communities. The communities said they are going about the renaming in the spirit of […]
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MMF president, Manitoba premier in war of words over pandemic planning – APTN News
Sep 16, 2020 The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is accusing the provincial government of discriminating against Métis citizens in the province because of its lack of communication with the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to First Nations and others. The MMF filed a complaint with Manitoba’s Human Rights Commission on Sept. 11 saying the […]
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Manitoba First Nations on high alert following COVID-19 cases – Globalnews.ca
September 15, 2020 Two neighbouring Manitoba First Nations communities in the Interlake are making safety their top priority, after reporting three COVID-19 cases on Friday. Fisher River Cree Nation reported a COVID-19 case on Friday, which was the first known case of the virus on a Manitoba First Nation. On Friday afternoon, two more cases […]
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Health officials to give update on Manitoba coronvirus fight – Globalnews.ca
September 14, 2020 Manitoba’s health minister and chief medical officer of health will give an update on the province’s fight against COVID-19 Monday. Cameron Friesen and Dr. Brent Roussin have called a press conference for 1 p.m. and Global News will stream the event live in this story. The media briefing comes after health officials […]
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Living library creates an interactive way to celebrate Indigenous alumni success – UM Today
September 14, 2020 — Influential Indigenous University of Manitoba (UM) alumni will share their stories and experiences at an upcoming virtual living library event. A living library is a unique way for “readers”, including Indigenous students, the UM campus community and the public, to engage and interact with alumni as “living books” and learn from their […]
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The Exchange District store making PPE readily available – CTV News
September 10, 2020 WINNIPEG — An indigenous-owned business in the Exchange District is working to make personal protective equipment (PPE) more readily available. The company, called Exchange PPE, is focused on building supply chains and safety solutions for both Indigenous communities and the business market to get PPE. “We actually have a physical store that […]
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A teaching moment’: Manitoba academics join hundreds in Scholar Strike for Black Lives Canada – CBC
NBA player boycott inspires educators to cut classes short, discuss racial injustice in lieu of curriculum Sep 09, 2020 Some critics panned the recent player boycotts of playoff games in the NBA, MLB and NHL and suggested the move by the affluent athletes wouldn’t result in much change. That turned out to be wrong, as their […]
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Manitoba Indigenous artists’ beaded masks selected for national exhibit in Banff – CBC
Masks by Cynthia Boehm and Brenda Davidson will be featured at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies this month Sep 08, 2020 Two Indigenous artists from Manitoba have been selected to have their beaded masks showcased at a national exhibit in Banff. Handcrafted masks from Cynthia Boehm, a Métis and Cree artist based in St. […]
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New Indigenous support group for those who have been through the criminal justice system – CTV News
September 3, 2020 WINNIPEG — A local group called Strength in the Circle is helping men who have been through the criminal justice system heal. “Strength in the Circle was built in response to the prevalence of untreated trauma in Indigenous communities that is the result of discriminative policies imposed by the Canadian Government,” said […]
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