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AMC Responds to Report 3 of the 2021 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this statement in response to today’s release of Report 3 – Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities – Indigenous Services Canada by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. Report 3 focuses on whether Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provided […]
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SCO calls for Inquiry into Federal Process for Awarding First Nation Infrastructure Projects
First Nations Need Increased Autonomy – Grand Chief Daniels February 25, 2021 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) is calling for an inquiry into the process by which construction projects are awarded on First Nations, especially key water infrastructure projects. “For too long, First Nations have been forced to work […]
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Grand Chief’s letter to Premier Pallister: Continued collaboration needed in fight against COVID-19
Dear Premier Pallister, I am writing today to express the continued need for the Province of Manitoba to work closely with representatives from Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. in the continued fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders of Northern First Nations have expressed the need for increased access to supplies for carrying out rapid […]
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Province Expands Safe at Home Manitoba Programming, Unveils Revamped COVID-19 Public Awareness Campaign to Protect Manitobans
February 22, 2021 Innovative Programs to Help Keep Manitobans Active and Engaged While Staying Safe at Home: Cox and Roussin The Safe at Home Manitoba grant has been expanded to support more than 300 projects totalling $5 million to help Manitobans stay active and engaged while adhering to public health orders, Sport, Culture and Heritage […]
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The Métis Nation, with support from Veterans Affairs Canada, announces the Métis Veterans Legacy Commemorative Program
February 22, 2021, Winnipeg, MB: Today, David Chartrand, National Spokesperson and Minister of Veterans Affairs, Métis National Council (MNC), and President, Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), is proud to announce the launch of the Métis Veterans Legacy Commemorative Program. The Metis Nation is honoured to include the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate […]
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Thompson city councillor calls for NDP MP to resign via Facebook live and interview on Rebel News – Thompson Citizen
Thompson Coun. Jeff Fountain has twice called publicly for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton to resign her seat in the House of Commons, first in his Facebook group and again in a Feb. 16 interview with Sheila Gunn Reid of Rebel News. Fountain first made the call for Ashton’s resignation in a Facebook live […]
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City of Winnipeg unveils process to request changes to historical markers and place names
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg unveiled a process whereby members of the public can submit requests to create new, add to, or remove/rename historical markers and place names to resolve the absence of Indigenous perspectives, experiences, and contributions in the stories remembered and commemorated, as part of the Welcoming Winnipeg initiative. The Welcoming […]
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MKO: Grand Chief Settee’s visit to the Misipawistik Cree Nation
Grand Chief Garrison Settee had the honour of visiting the Misipawistik Cree Nation this week. He shares: “Ekosani to the Chief and Council for inviting us to visit your community. I was honoured to visit and learn more about the challenges you are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was wonderful to meet your […]
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Manitoba First Nation taking fight over clean water to the UN – News 1130
Feb 11, 2021 WINNIPEG – Clean drinking water is something many of us take for granted. But Tataskweyak Cree Nation (TCN), roughly 760 kilometers north of Winnipeg, hasn’t had clean drinking water years, leaving those living there with no choice but to advance their class action lawsuit by involving the United Nations. “We can no […]
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Siloam Mission Commits To Creating Comprehensive Indigenous Relations Strategy
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