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AMC Responds to the Manitoba Provincial Governments Amendments to The Child and Family Services Act
May 26, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) calls on the provincial government to work with First Nations before any amendment to the Child and Family Services Act (CFS Act) related to First Nations’ jurisdiction. “The AMC has been clear and direct; government officials must support First Nations led […]
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Winnipeg moving forward on name changes to reflect reconciliation, but process could be improved: prof – CBC
May 26, 2022 Of 14 sites that have had name changes or are under review, 6 have no direct connection to Indigenous history The City of Winnipeg has slowly been working through the process of renaming some parks and trails over the past year to better reflect Indigenous history, but a professor of Indigenous history […]
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AMC Urges Manitoba to Engage First Nations on Flooding Projects
May 25, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) renews the call for the Province of Manitoba (Province) to engage First Nations on projects to prevent and mitigate flood damage on First Nations’ lands and infrastructure. “The AMC has urged the Province to expedite the construction of outlet channels to […]
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Brandon Wins National Municipal Innovation Award For Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021
Fredericton, NB – The City of Brandon, MB has received national recognition for its Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021 and Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council partnership from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). The municipality was presented with the 2022 CAMA Willis Award for Innovation, in the 20,001-100,000-population category, during a Virtual Awards of […]
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MMF experiences historic mass acclamation of all elected officials
May 24, 2022 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, also known as the Manitoba Métis, announced the results of the 2022 election process. As of May 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., the window closed for Red River Métis […]
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David Chartrand acclaimed again as president of Manitoba Métis Federation – CBC
For the 1st time, all positions open for election decided by acclamation: electoral officer David Chartrand has been acclaimed once more as the head of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the organization says in a news release. And for the first time, all the other positions open for election — 21 roles in seven regions — […]
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AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse urges Prince Charles and Great Britain to Renew the Treaty Relationship with First Nations
May 20, 2022, Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse of the Assembly of First Nations, Manitoba Region, acknowledges the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s tour of Canada to mark the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. On this occasion, Regional Chief Woodhouse urgently brings to the attention of His Royal […]
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AMC and AFN Manitoba Responds to the Announced Papal Visit
May 18, 2022 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Region are disappointed that the Pope’s Canadian summer tour will not include a stop in Winnipeg, Manitoba. AMC Acting Grand Chief Cornell McLean said, “We encourage Pope Francis to visit First Nations in […]
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Long Plain FN: No Vote Will Take Place To Reopen The Polls In Respect Of The April 16, 2022 Election
May 17, 2022 Chief and Council have been informed that certain persons claim that they have the right to call a vote to seek to reopen the polls in respect of the April 16, 2022 election for Chief and Council, and that they have called for such a vote to take place. Those purporting to […]
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Dr. Cindy Blackstock Presented with a Key to the City
May 10, 2022 Winnipeg, MB – Today, at City Hall, a Key to the City was presented to Dr. Cindy Blackstock, who has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous children for over 30 years. “With Bear Witness Day today, I’m pleased to recognize Dr. Blackstock with a Key to the City in recognition of her decades […]
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