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Manitoba Government Honours Tina Fontaine with Funding for Tina’s Safe Haven
August 16, 2024 The Manitoba government is honouring the life and legacy of Tina Fontaine by providing $986,000 in combined federal and provincial funding to Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad. This increased funding will support programming at Tina’s Safe Haven, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, announced today during a ceremony at the […]
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Read MoreYouth Chief Proudly Represents Southern Chiefs’ Organization on World Stage
July 31, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) Youth Chief Joshua (Josh) Gandier, has just returned from the experience of a lifetime. The Peguis First Nation citizen was a special guest of the International Olympic Committee at the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics being held in Paris, France. […]
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Read MoreManitoba Government Addresses Wait Times for Youth Counselling Services
August 1, 2024 The Manitoba government is taking action to improve service times for youth on the waitlist for counselling services at Huddle NorWest, Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith, minister responsible for mental health, announced today. “Children and youth who are experiencing mental health challenges should not have to wait for help,” said […]
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Read MoreAMC-FNFAO Urges Collaboration with Province and Police Following Allegations Against Spirit Rising House
July 17, 2024 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate Office (AMC-FNFAO) urgently calls upon the Province of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Police Services to take decisive action in response to recent alarming revelations impacting vulnerable children in care. Disturbing reports and unsealed documents allege serious misconduct within […]
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Read MoreThe North West Company’s Healthy Horizons Foundation Announces a partnership with BRP to Ride Out Intimidation in the North
Winnipeg, MB, JUNE 14, 2024 – The North West Company’s Healthy Horizons Foundation joins forces with BRP, a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats, to take a stand against intimidation. BRP is supporting the Healthy Horizons Pilot Project, aimed at helping youth in the North by encouraging new, healthy […]
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Read MoreWinnipeg Sea Bears Hosting Indigenous Youth Discussion Panel on June 20 – Basketball Manitoba
June 11, 2024 Join the Winnipeg Sea Bears for a FREE panel discussion to hear from Indigenous athletes and coaches from Winnipeg on why representation in sport matters. Info and registration details can be found by CLICKING HERE. Read More: https://www.basketballmanitoba.ca/2024/06/winnipeg-sea-bears-hosting-indigenous.html
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Read MoreAMC Calls for Proactive Solutions and Collaboration with WPS to Address Increase in Youth Crime Rates
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) issues this statement of concern, urging the Winnipeg Police Services (WPS) to work collaboratively with First Nations to address the gaps in services for First Nations youth involved in the Justice and Child and Family Services (CFS) systems. Recent findings from Project Surge, conducted […]
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Read MoreAMC Applauds Pimicikamak Cree Nation Youth for Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
June 6, 2024 Treaty One Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) extends heartfelt congratulations to the youth from Pimicikamak Cree Nation who travelled overseas to participate in the 80th-anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. These pivotal events of World War II were crucial in shaping history, and it […]
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Read MoreYouth share their dreams of a reconciled Canada
May 31 2024 Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, MB, May 31, 2024 – Imagine a Canada. That was the challenge youth from across Canada responded to by submitting their ideas of how a reconciled Canada looks to them. Today, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), supported by IG Wealth Management, honours the vision and […]
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Read MoreManitoba Government Sponsors Youth Participation at Vision Quest Conference and Trade Show
May 15, 2024 The Manitoba government is providing $25,000 to sponsor up to 120 youth to participate in the 2024 Vision Quest Conference and Trade Show, Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous reconciliation, announced today. “Our government is focused on helping young Manitobans get into the workforce through training opportunities and good jobs,” said […]
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