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By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 25, 2024 8:20 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size First Nations chiefs in Manitoba have voted to keep Cathy Merrick as the leader of the organization that represents the majority of First Nations in the province. Merrick, who …
Read More »Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2024 4:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying they are profoundly disappointed and outraged. Communities …
Read More »Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size People from all around the city gathered at The Forks Saturday to commemorate Red Dress Day with drumming, dance, and prayer. The event at The Forks’ Oodena Circle was held by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, in solidarity with the families of …
Read More »Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, experts say landfill search could take less than a year – Winnipeg
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has submitted a new report to governments that it said addresses safety concerns around searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain First Nations women, but the organization did not release the full study to the public. “We expect that the findings in …
Read More »Guarantor form to remove barriers to voting for Manitoba First Nations, grand chief says – Winnipeg
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Elections Manitoba are working together to make sure residents of local First Nations are able to exercise their right to vote in the provincial election. AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said many people across the 62 communities she represents don’t have the two …
Read More »Sportscaster apologizes to Indigenous NHLer from Manitoba after mocking name – Winnipeg
ESPN SportsCenter anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman’s last name to toilet paper the previous night. Whitecloud told reporters in Edmonton that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. “I think it was an attempt …
Read More »Charges laid in homicide on northern Manitoba First Nation where state of emergency declared – Winnipeg
A man has been charged in connection with a homicide that has led, in part, to a northern Manitoba First Nation declaring a state of emergency. South Indian Lake RCMP were called to a report a woman had been seriously assaulted in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (also known as South Indian …
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