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SCO Leadership Outlines Progressive Agenda at Latest Chief’s Summit
September 23, 2021 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has wrapped up its’ latest Chiefs’ Summit in Brandon, MB. “These meetings are critical when it comes to setting our shared priorities, especially at the community level,” stated SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. “We need to have all of our Chiefs, […]
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What Canada’s 10 Indigenous MPs can do for First Nations communities – CityNews Toronto
WINNIPEG (CityNews) ─ There was a historic number of Indigenous candidates on the federal ballot for the 2021 federal election. As results continue to come in, it appears Indigenous candidates will be elected in 10 ridings across the country. The question for some: will Indigenous voices and issues be heard in Ottawa moving forward? According […]
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Historic human remains found at dam site: Peguis First Nation Chief – CTV News
Sept. 20, 2021 Lockport – A First Nation chief said the discovery of human remains at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam site in Lockport, Man. is further evidence of the dark history between Indigenous People and colonial policy. In a statement issued on Friday, Peguis First Nation Chief Glenn Hudson confirmed the skeletal remains […]
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MB Government: Province Announces Task Force on Poverty and Education
September 17, 2021 Task Force will Examine the Correlation Between Poverty and Education: Cullen The Manitoba government has established a Provincial Task Force on Poverty and Education that will examine the correlation between poverty and education and work in connection with the province’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “Poverty and education […]
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A truly significant moment’: First Nations, Metis flags take permanent residency outside Winnipeg city hall – CTV News
Winnipeg – Three flags have taken their permanent positions outside city hall as a symbol of Winnipeg’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous reconciliation. A flag raising ceremony Wednesday morning sent three flags to the sky, representing Treaty One First Nations, Dakota Nations and the Metis Nation. “We hope that the flags flying before city hall will […]
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Update on the MMF AGA
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AMC demands Manitoba Hydro expedite restoration of power to Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nations
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this press release today to react to the unacceptable response by Manitoba Hydro to the loss of power to Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nations. The 1,500 citizens of Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi continue to languish in hotel rooms in Winnipeg […]
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Interim Premier Disappoints in First Meeting with SCO
The more things change, the more they stay the same – Grand Chief Daniels September 13, 2021 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is expressing disappointment after meeting with interim Manitoba premier, Kelvin Goertzen late last week. On Friday, Goertzen held a joint meeting with the Grand Chief of SCO, […]
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Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord welcomes new partners in commitment to the Journey of Reconciliation
Winnipeg, MB – Today, 39 additional local organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals joined the City of Winnipeg and the other 161 signatories in their commitment to the ongoing Journey of Reconciliation in Winnipeg by formally becoming partners of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord at a signing ceremony held at City Hall. Today’s signatories bring the total number of […]
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs files submissions challenging the Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act
September 8, 2021 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – Yesterday, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) filed its written submissions in its challenge of the provincial Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act (BITSA) that former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister championed during his tenure. Passed as an omnibus bill by the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on November […]
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