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March 13, 2023




Signing Ceremony - @ the Legislative Building. Manitoba Vital Statistics Transfer Agreement of Records to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation


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March 2, 2023



Diane Renwick had Jackson Beardy's Artwork pieces since the mid-1970s and was a friend of late Jackson Beardy. Recently She donated these pieces on March 2, 2023, to the Island Lake Anishininew Okimawin.



Pictured above: Grand Chief Scott Harper, GC's Exec. Assistant Sally Harper, Diane Redwick, and Jackson's son Byron J. Beardy.


March 13, 2023




Signing Ceremony - @ the Legislative Building. Manitoba Vital Statistics Transfer Agreement of Records to National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation


(See more pictures in the gallery)


STP Press Release March 10, 2023




Addressing the loss and issues of two youths. We send our condolences and prayers to the families, STP and the neighboring communities affected.

Thank you AMC Grand Chief CATHY MERRICK for your support.


March 2, 2023



Diane Renwick had Jackson Beardy's Artwork pieces since the mid-1970s and was a friend of late Jackson Beardy. Recently She donated these pieces on March 2, 2023, to the Island Lake Anishininew Okimawin.



Pictured above: Grand Chief Scott Harper, GC's Exec. Assistant Sally Harper, Diane Redwick, and Jackson's son Byron J. Beardy.


February 6, 2023




Press Conference with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimaknak (MKO), the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and the Anishininew Okimawin (Island Lake Tribal Council Inc., ILTC)  Re: Manitoba Crown Land Lease and Permit Auction. There was a News release on Jan. 9/23 on "Agricultural Crown Land Lease and Permit Auctions," this may affect our region as well with Mining, Fisheries, Forestry, Hydro, etc. We are opposing what Manitoba is doing, especially without consulting First Nations.



Please see link below for a joint news release in partnership with MKO, SCO and AO, ILTC:


External link opens in new tab or windowFirst Nations Leaders Resolve to Protect Land in Manitoba: AMC, MKO, SCO and ILTC Demand Immediate Stop to Agricultural Crown Lands Lease and Permit Auction


January 31 - February 2, 2023




Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs - Special Chiefs Assembly on Health Legislation & UNDRIP.
AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick and AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse Headdress Ceremony.

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January 20, 2023




Transition into Anishininew Family Law meeting at Wass with federal and provincial representatives.

Also, Gifting Ceremony for External link opens in new tab or windowNina Wood and External link opens in new tab or windowRyan L Wood baby ❤

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January 26, 2023




AFN-RC Cindy Woodhouse in support with AO-GC Scott Harper, STP Chief Elvin Flett, Wasagamack Chief Walter Harper and Wass Elders met with Hon. Doyle Piwniuk Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Initial (intro) meeting for Wasagamack's request for Wasagamack Airport and possibly the connectivity of Island Lake community roads to join together. Next meeting Feb. 9/23 will be have more in detail and with more members to attend.

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Press Release - November 2, 2022








Lack of Substantive Equality Leads to Suicide Risks, Addictions, and Mental Health for Island Lake First Nations


Island Lake Anishininew Okimawin reports they are facing a pandemic within the Anishininew Nation related to mental health, suicides, and drug abuse.



Photo:

Anishininew Okimawin Grand Chief, GHFN Chief Charles Knott, RSLFN Chief Samuel Knott, STPFN Elvin Flett & WFN Chief Walter Harper. Support from AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse and MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, and also MLA Ian Bushie (NDP)


Media:

APTN News Press Release

CBC News Press Release

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October 11, 2022

 


Grand Chief Scott Harper signing Memorandum of Understanding between Harvest Manitoba and Anishininew Okimawin (Island Lake Tribal Council) to deliver services and food to our 4 communities and urban peoples.

Food Banks Canada and Nutrition North Canada will also participate in the initiative.



November 15, 2022



MKO Chiefs Assembly: "Transforming Justice and Policing Services for MKO First Nations."


MKO GC Garrison Settee, AMC GC Cathy Merrick,  MB. AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse, KTC GC Walter Wastesicoot, Swampy Cree Tribal Council GC Nelson Genaille, MB. Justice Deputy Minister & Deputy Attorney General David Wright
Island Lake Underwater Search & Recovery Team:
Charles Wood, Ivan Mason & Tanya McDougall


November 3, 2022


AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, AFN Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse, MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels and Anishininew Okimawin Grand Chief Scott Harper raise their hands in victory! Lots of plans ahead for Manitoba Indigenous peoples!

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