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West edition news in brief – for the week of Dec. 4, 2024 – Winnipeg Free Press
Dec. 4, 2024 HSC opens new relaxation space for mental health patients A brand-new play space was opened on Nov. 26 in the child and adolescent mental health unit at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. The indoor space, funded by a donation of $250,000 from Manitoba’s Credit Unions, features an open-concept design to accommodate a variety […]
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SCO Congratulates MMF on Historic Treaty Signing
December 2, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB —Today the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) congratulates President David Chartrand and the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) on being the first Métis government to sign a modern-day Treaty with the federal government. “There is no questioning the tireless effort President Chartrand has invested in making today’s announcement come […]
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AMC, MKO Call for Immediate Action Needed to Honour Pre-1975 Treaties with First Nations
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) are urging the Government of Canada to take immediate action to fully recognize and implement pre-1975 treaties with First Nations. These foundational agreements, negotiated between sovereign nations, have been ignored for over 150 years, perpetuating injustice and inequality. AMC […]
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Workplace investigation finds fault with Manitoba Inuit Association as members ask premier to intervene – Global News
December 2, 2024 Two Workplace Safety and Health investigations into allegations of harassment, intimidation and abuse of staff at the Manitoba Inuit Association have found fault with the organization, Global News has learned. The Inuit Association is appealing both findings. A letter to one of the complainants, former employee Matthew Usenko, from Workplace Safety and […]
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MMF signs first-of-its-kind treaty – Brandon Sun
Dec. 2, 2024 WINNIPEG — Speeches, tears, standing ovations and fiddle music marked a historic day as the Manitoba Métis Federation signed a first-of-its-kind treaty with Canada that recognizes it as the official government of the Red River Métis people. More than 150 people attended the signing ceremony, held Saturday afternoon on the 20th floor […]
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Reasons to Hope: Manitoba Government Passes Throne Speech in Legislature
November 28, 2024 The Manitoba government’s throne speech, outlining key priorities for the upcoming year, passed in the legislature this afternoon, Nov. 28, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “Every day, we measure our government’s success by how much Manitobans are free to pursue a good life,” said Kinew. “With our government’s second speech from the […]
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KLEIN: Outfitting WPS with body cameras won’t cost what politicians are telling us – Winnipeg Sun
Nov 27, 2024 A video has been circulating on social media showing Winnipeg police shooting a man who reportedly stabbed another officer in the neck. Thankfully, the injured officer is recovering in hospital. However, the video only captures a few seconds of the incident, and it does not provide the full context of what transpired. […]
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Statement from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equity, on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
November 25, 2024 Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign running Nov. 25 to Dec. 10 where we can collectively recommit to protecting and empowering survivors while working towards a future free of gender-based violence. Women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ* people still face violence around the world. […]
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Residents call proposed peat mine a ‘threat’ to Lake Winnipeg’s Washow Bay – News Caf
“Peat, a non-renewable resource, is being extracted at the cost of our environment and the health of Lake Winnipeg. We call upon the province and responsible authorities to halt the expansion of peat mining by SunGro, and other operators to protect Lake Winnipeg,” the petition reads. The petition is now demanding an “immediate moratorium” on […]
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Speech — Governor General’s History Symposium: Fostering Understanding and Empathy Through Inclusive History
November 20, 2024 Check against delivery Good morning everyone. We have the honour of gathering today on Treaty 1 Territory and the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. I make this acknowledgement out of respect for those who have cared for […]
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