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2020 news:
MAY
May 26: First Nations Youth: Apply for the COVID-19 Support Fund by June 15, 2020
May 15: Letter to Manitoba Premier re: Concerns on Keeyask project during COVID-19 pandemic
May 13: COVID-19 Manitoba Restart Strategy: Understanding the Implications for First Nations Communities
May 11: Update from Grand Chief Garrison Settee
May 11: Memo from the Grand Chief: Cluster of COVID-19 virus found in employees of trucking company
May 8: Memo from the Grand Chief: Update on Public Health Orders issued by Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer
APRIL
April 30: Memo from the Grand Chief: Misipawistik Cree Nation (MCN) check point on Highway 6
April 30: Memo from the Grand Chief: Pandemic plan in containing COVID-19 virus
April 30: Program Update for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
April 30: Update from MKO’s Mobile Crisis Response Team
April 24: Mental health resources for stress anxiety related to COVID-19
April 23: Manitoba Government AbiltiCBT virtual therapy program
April 17: Upcoming Home Flood Protection Webinar
April 17: Upcoming University of Toronto Webinar: In Indigenous Populations: Not Repeating the Past
April 16: Ongoing response to COVID-19 incarcerated populations
April 15: Accessing domestic violence resources during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 14: Video message about flattening the curve in MKO territory from Grand Chief Settee
April 13: Tune into episode three of Knowledge Keepers on NCI FM, featuring Elder Jack Robinson
April 8: Mental wellness supports during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 8: Funding opportunities: Indigenous Community Support and Emergency Management Assistance Program
April 7: Information for First Nations on funeral services during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 2: Important Information for Fishers in Northern Manitoba on April 2, 2020
MARCH
March 13: Visit MKO’s new webpage for COVID-19 updates
March 12: COVID-19 Health Update
March 9: Career opportunity: Project Coordinator for the Indigenous Skills Employment and Training Program
March 9: Career opportunity: Restorative Justice Worker
FEBRUARY
February 19: Upcoming event: Roadmap to Economic Development on First Nation Lands Conference in March 2020
February 19: Grand Chief Settee meets with new Chief and Council of Marcel Colomb First Nation
February 6: Re-envisioning an Energy Strategy for Manitoba: Winnipeg workshop on March 10
JANUARY
January 21: Members of the God’s Lake First Nation meet with the Honourable Marc Miller
January 21: Harm Reduction Conference in Thompson: February 26 and 27, 2020
January 20: MKO hosting Chiefs’ Special Assembly on Health this week in Opaskwayak Cree Nation
January 17: MKO delivers art therapy sessions for youth from the Ebb and Flow First Nation
January 17: Renewables in Remote Communities Conference: April 2020 in the Yukon
January 16: Upcoming Free Event in Thompson: Land, Air, Water, People and Climate Change Conference
January 15: Manitoba accepting proposals for Indigenous and Northern Initiatives Grant Program
January 8: Training Session from CancerCare Manitoba in Thompson on February 19 and 20, 2020
January 1: Grand Chief Settee’s message for the new year
2019 news:
DECEMBER
December 10: MKO offering art therapy for youth in First Nations in Manitoba
December 10: MKO invites you to our open house in Winnipeg on December 19
December 10: Conference in Winnipeg: Bridging Indigenous Knowledge with the Latest Information on Commercial Tobacco
NOVEMBER
November 29: The Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy presents an art exhibit by Jasyn Lucas on November 29, 2019
November 13: World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference coming to Winnipeg in August 2020
OCTOBER
October 16: MKO Launches Santa Express Fundraising Campaign
October 10: MKO Hosting Three Special Gatherings in Thompson: Community Members Welcome to Attend all Events
October 3: Reflections on a visit with the Supreme Court of Canada
October 2: MKO invites you to attend upcoming events in Thompson
SEPTEMBER
September 30: REPOST of career opportunity with MKO’s Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
September 27: MKO Commends Youth Taking Part in the Global Climate Strike
September 27: MKO Response to the Introduction of Eagle Feathers to Manitoba Courts
September 24: Career opportunity with MKO’s Mobile Crisis Response Team
September 13: MKO recognizes staff members Freda Lepine and Roy Smith
September 10: Career opportunity with MKO’s Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
AUGUST
August 29: Career opportunity with MKO in the area of First Nations health
August 28: Deadline for Sixties Scoop Class Action application is August 30, 2019
August 27: A visit to Bunibonibee Cree Nation
August 22: MKO remembers Joanne Crate
August 19: Federal Court approves Indian day schools class-action settlement
August 15: MKO’s Annual General Report for 2019 available online
August 6: Report available on the needs of Mental Wellness Teams
JULY
July 25: Wildfires impacting residents of Marcel Colomb First Nation
JUNE
June 27: Grand Chief Garrison Settee’s message to graduates
MARCH
March 19: MKO acknowledges and recognizes Brady Keeper