On behalf of our Anishininew Okimawin we would like to congratulate Kyle Keno for representing Island Lake with Manitoba Volleyball Team - Silver Medallists that won at the North American Indigenous games 2023.

Oh behalf of Anisininew Okimawin, we would like to congratulate Red Sucker Anisininew Nation on the Ground Breaking ceremony for their new school

Anisininew Okimawin would like to give a big congratulations to Matthew Monias, also known by his stage name Mattmac, is the grand prize winner of Canada's Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program.

Born blind, Monias started out rapping in his home in Garden Hill First Nation, about 475 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and recently taught himself to play guitar and piano.

Since launching his music career in 2016, Monias has worked with Grammy and Juno Award-winning artist Nelly Furtado. His music has been streamed more than 800,000 times across platforms.  He believes accessibility in music for people with disabilities has come a long way.

On Behalf of Anisininew Okimawin - Island Lake Grand Council, we would like to congratulate Cathy Merrick of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation on being the newly elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

We are proud to witness this historical event of the first female Grand Chief of AMC and we look forward to working with you through your advocacy and leadership.

Anisininew Okimawin would to congratulate to the Inaugural Graduating Class from Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway Program!

This class of dedicated and hardworking grads includes students who are the first in their community to achieve this qualification of solo pilot. The Pathway’s members began their personalized flight training in June from Thompson’s regional airport. Following a summer of rigorous flight training both in the air and on the ground, all Pathway members have attained success. Each student pilot achieved their First Solo Flight, an important rite of passage for every aviator.

Photo Credit: STPFN Head Councillor Ralph Harper