Working with Northern First Nations to maintain, strengthen, protect and develop political, economical, judicial, social, language and cultural, policies, inherent Treaty and Aboriginal rights and to enhance quality of life while advancing the powers, authority and autonomy of Indigenous governments.
Recent Posts
Career Opportunity: ISETS Program Coordinator
To view this posting in a PDF format, please click here. ISETS Program Coordinator Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program Thompson Sub-Office – Full-Time Position Reporting to the Program Manager Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. is...
Update from the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
To view this post in a PDF format, please click here. Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program | COVID-19 Questions and Answers 1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, can I still access Non-Insured Health Benefits? Yes, the NIHB Program continues to provide...
MKO Statement on Distinction-Based Indigenous Health Legislation
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 19, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement to respond to the federal government’s move to co-develop...
MKO Congratulates Hilda Anderson-Pyrz: Advocate Recognized as Manitoba 150 Recipient
For immediate release February 17, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is congratulating MKO staff member Hilda Anderson-Pyrz for being recognized as an “Honour 150 recipient” for her role in...
Manitoba’s Winter Road System Open to Serve Northern Manitoba Communities
Manitoba’s winter road system will be fully open this week, with the exception of the Tadoule Lake road, giving access to remote and northern communities’ for delivery of essential goods and inter-community travel. Today the Province of Manitoba announced the system...
MKO Update on COVID-19 Outbreak and Vaccines in Northern Manitoba: Mobile Crisis Response Team Available to Assist First Nations During Pandemic
To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here. For immediate release February 16, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this statement to provide an update on COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba...
Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM) – “Breathe” PSA
“Breathe” is Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin’s first video public service announcement which is part of KIM’s multi-phased Immunity Wellness Campaign. The first phase of the health campaign is designed to promote awareness of “minoayawin” (Cree for “wellness”) and to encourage northern First Nations in Manitoba to protect their loved ones through preventative measures such as getting the flu vaccine and promoting self-care.
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KIM would like to thank to the following for participating in the production of the “Breathe” video (in alphabetical order):
Aidan Wilson, Augustine Tssessaze (aka Modeste Tessessage), Cheryl Moore, CoPilot Collective, Cynthia Boehm, Dacapo Studios, Dr. Barry Lavallee, Darryl Buck, Ed Azure, Elder Jack Robinson, Elder Larry Beardy, Eva Goulet, Jean Merasty, Judy Spence, Kenny Braun, Kevin McKay, Leon Tssessaze, Lou Moodie, Margaret Hart, Moriah Davis, Quinton Dettanikkeaze, Simon Samuels, Sparrow Wilson, Teena Legris, Teyara Braun, Theresa Yetman, and Zippoorah Mercredi.
April 2020:
Did you know? MKO has a COVID-19 webpage where you can find regular updates. Visit the webpage on a regular basis to find information on various funding opportunities; health resources; helpful links; media releases and updates; links to news stories featuring MKO; video messages; public service announcements; and resources for First Nations. Find Grand Chief Garrison Settee’s special musical message for front line workers on our webpage or on Youtube.
Grand Chief Bulletin
January 22, 2019
Prior to the opening of today’s Chiefs Assembly on Health Transformation, which is being held in Thompson in Treaty 5 on the traditional territory of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Settee was honoured to be bestowed through ceremony with his Chief’s headdress. Led by Elder Ed Azure, with support from Chief Marcel Moody of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Arlen Dumas, the ceremony acknowledged the history, teachings, significance, and responsibilities of the leader bestowed with the traditional headdress.
About MKO
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Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO),
MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a
collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, aboriginal and human rights
for the citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO
First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.
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